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What is the ceruminous glands and the ciliary glands are modified as?
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Ciliary glands (Glands of Moll) are modified sweat glands in the eyelid which generally open into the eyelash follicles. Their exact function is not known, but they are hypothesized to be key in the combat of pathogenic microorganisms entering the eye because of bacteriolytic and immunoglobin components found in their secretions.
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Are ceruminous glands modified merocrine glands?
No
Which is the gland that secretes wax?
Ceruminous glands secrete earwax.
Can you name the glands that line the external auditory meatus?
the ceruminous glands
What gland produces perspiration?
Ceruminous glands
Where are ceruminous glands found?
Ear Canalear-canal
Are ceruminous glands modified merocrine glands?
No
What modified sudoriferous gland secretes wax?
ceruminous glands
What gland is modified sudoriferous gland that secretes wax?
Ceruminous glands in the ear canal make cerumen, or ear wax. They are modified sudoriferous glands, as are the mammary glands.
Which is the gland that secretes wax?
Ceruminous glands secrete earwax.
What is earwax made by?
Ceruminous glands.
What are the Types of sebaceous glands?
Most sebaceous glands are on the skin and release oil. There are two types of modified sebaceous glands as well. Mammary glands produce milk, and ceruminous glands in the ear canal produce cerumen, or ear wax.
Can you name the glands that line the external auditory meatus?
the ceruminous glands
Where are ceruminous glands found?
Ear Canalear-canal
What gland produces perspiration?
Ceruminous glands
Gland is a modified suforiferous gland that secretes wax?
Ceruminous
Is a ceruminous gland an endocrine or exocrine gland?
Exocrine glands are any glands that deposit their secretions through a duct onto a body surface. Because sweat is deposited onto the surface of our skin it would be considered an exocrine gland. Endocrine glands secrete directly into our bloodstream.
When is earwax produced?
By ceruminous and sebaceous glands in the canal.
