Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.

Last updated: Dec 9th, 2024

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The sebaceous gland is part of the holocrine glands (glands that release entire cells filled with secretory products). The cells of the sebaceous glands produce globules of a fatty material that accumulates, causing the cells to swell and burst. The resulting mixture of fatty material and cellular debris is called sebum.

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