Earwax is produced by:

the eardrum

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modified sweat glands

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modified sebaceous glands

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the tiny hair in the ears

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Solution

The correct option is C
modified sebaceous glands

Earwax is produced by modified sebaceous glands called ceruminous glands found in the auditory canal. This secretion, also known as cerumen, lubricates and protects the eardrum from dust particles and germs.

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