Sebaceous glands produce an oily secretion called ________

Secretion by sebaceous glands:

1. Sebaceous glands are considered exocrine glands in the skin that discharges oily matter out of hair follicles.
2. The oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands is known as Sebum.
3. These are pilosebaceous units that are found near the hair follicles.
4. The oily mixture is a mixture of fats, wax, cellular debris, etc.
5. These oily mixes are secreted by the sebaceous duct, which opens in the glands to hair follicles.

Final answer: Sebaceous glands produce an oily secretion called sebum