Evaluation · Q15
Q.What is the function of the preen gland?
(a) produce digestive enzymes.
(b) To release scents that help attract mates.
(c) To control salt balance in the body.
(d) To produce an oil substance used to condition the feathers.
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →Step 1. The preen gland, also called the uropygial gland, is the only cutaneous (skin) gland in the pigeon, located at the base of the tail on a small knob-like papilla.
Step 2. It secretes an oily substance that the bird spreads over its feathers during preening, which lubricates and conditions them and helps keep them waterproof. …
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