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Wax gland present in the ear canal is ca...

Wax gland present in the ear canal is called

A

sweat gland

B

prostate gland

C

cowper's gland

D

sebaceous gland / ceruminous gland

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D
Ear canal is lined by hairy skin and ceruminous glands (wax glands).These glands secrete a waxy substance cerumen (ear wax) which prevents the foreign bodies entering the ear.
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