The waxy substance which coasts the surface of auditory canal is ______.
A
Mucus
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B
Plasma
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C
Endolymph
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D
Cerumen
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Solution
The correct option is B Cerumen Cerumen is also called ear wax. It has lubricating and antibacterial properties. It is produced in the outer part of the auditory canal and coats its surface. The old ear wax is moved through the ear canal to the outside during movements such as chewing and other jaw movements.