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(C) The wax gland present in the human ear canal is known as the $Ceruminous$ gland.These glands are specialized modified sweat glands located in the

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(C) The wax gland present in the human ear canal is known as the $Ceruminous$ gland.These glands are specialized modified sweat glands located in the skin of the external auditory meatus.They secrete a brownish,waxy,semisolid substance called cerumen (earwax).This substance helps to lubricate the ear canal and protects the lining of the meatus from dust,foreign particles,and microorganisms.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$. Incus	$(i)$. Hammer shaped
$(b)$. Malleus	$(ii)$. Stirrup shaped
$(c)$. Stapes	$(iii)$. Anvil shaped

Wax gland present in the human ear canal is called

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