Exocrine Glands Found in the External Auditory Canal That Secrete

question 75

Multiple Choice

Exocrine glands found in the external auditory canal that secrete protective earwax are called

• A)ceruminous glands
• B)sudoriferous glands
• C)sebaceous glands
• D)eccrine glands
• E)apocrine glands

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Definitions:

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