The elevation located in the medial commissure of the eye that contains sudoriferous (sweat) and sebaceous (oil) glands is called the _____.
A) tarsal plate
B) conjunctiva
C) lacrimal caruncle
D) lacrimal sac

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The lacrimal caruncle is the small, pink, globular nodule at the inner corner (the medial canthus) of the eye. It contains both sweat and oil (sebaceous) glands, and it's responsible for producing some of the oily substance in the tear film to help lubricate the eye.

The Elevation Located in the Medial Commissure of the Eye