Question

What substance do the ceruminous glands lining the auditory glands produce?

Answer 1

Ceruminous glands:

These are simple, tubular specialized sweat glands present in the external auditory canal, which are classed as the apocrine glands.

The substance produced by ceruminous glands lining the auditory glands:

1. The ceruminous glands produce the cerumen, the ear wax.
2. Cerumen protects the ear canal against physical damage.
3. It protects the external ear from any kind of infection, damage, etc.