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What is acne a disorder of?
Sweat glands
Oil glands
Hair follicles
Nail beds
The correct answer is: Oil glands
Acne is a common skin disorder that is caused by overactive oil glands. These glands, also known as sebaceous glands, produce sebum to help lubricate and protect the skin. When the oil glands become clogged with dead skin cells and bacteria, they can cause inflammation and lead to the formation of pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. Acne is not a disorder of sweat glands, hair follicles, or nail beds. Sweat glands are responsible for producing sweat to regulate body temperature, hair follicles grow and shed hair, and nail beds support and protect the nails. While these structures are all important for maintaining healthy skin, they do not play a direct role in the development of acne. Therefore, the correct answer is B, oil glands.