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Ceruminous glands in the ear canal make cerumen, or ear wax. They are modified sudoriferous glands, as are the mammary glands.

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What modified sudoriferous gland secretes wax?

The modified sudoriferous gland that secretes wax is called the ceruminous gland. These glands are found in the ear canal and produce earwax, also known as cerumen, which helps to protect the ear canal from dust, bacteria, and other foreign particles.


Gland is a modified suforiferous gland that secretes wax?

Ceruminous


What glands secrete ear wax?

exocrine glandsSebaceous glands (present in outer ear) secrete ear wax (also called cerumen)


Which is the gland that secretes wax?

The ceruminous glands in the ear canal secrete earwax, also known as cerumen. This wax helps protect the ear canal by trapping dust and debris, preventing them from entering the ear.


Where is the wax gland located in the ear?

The wax gland, also known as the ceruminous gland, is located in the outer ear canal, specifically in the skin of the external auditory meatus. These glands produce cerumen, or earwax, which helps to protect the ear by trapping dust, debris, and microorganisms. The ceruminous glands are modified apocrine sweat glands and contribute to maintaining ear health.


Where are the sweat glands on the body located?

Well sudoriferous glands are sweat glands. They include the Eccrine sweat glands also known as the merocrine sweat glands, Apocrine sweat glands, Ceruminous glands and mammary glands.


Is the Malleus the same as the Wax Gland?

No it isn't.


What is the wax secreting structure in the ear called?

Ceruminous Gland.


What is the composition of warm wax?

Wax + Heat = Warm Wax Nah, just kidding... Here are the ingredients to Warm Wax: Glucose, Fructose, Maltose, Aqua, Citric Acid, Modified Colophonium, Solanum Tuberosum, and Parfum


What is the name of the salivary gland that is near the ear?

The name of that salivary gland is parotid gland. That is the biggest of all the salivary glands.


What organelle is found in cells that produce ear wax?

Ceruminous gland cells in the ear canal produce ear wax, which is a combination of secretions from these cells and oil glands. These glands do not contain any specific organelles unique to ear wax production.


What are the ingredients in warm wax and hot wax?

The ingredients in hot wax are: Sugaring: fructose, chamomile, water and citrus extracts. Azulene oil: IPM, vitamin E, azulene (chamomile extract), menthol, BHT. The ingredients in warm wax are: Glucose, Fructose, Maltose, Aqua, Citric Acid, Modified Colophonium, Solanum Tuberosum, Parfum.