The secretion of the ceruminous glands forms
A: Cerumen with sebum and exfoliated keratinocytes
B: Cerumen,which is waterproof
C: Cerumen,which traps small insects
D: Cerumen,which lubricates the eardrum
E: Cerumen,which is a pheromone-like compound
A)A,B,D,E
B)A,D,E
C)A,B,C,E
D)A,B,E
E)A,B,C,D

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Cerumen, or earwax, is produced by ceruminous glands and serves multiple functions: it combines with sebum and exfoliated keratinocytes (A), is waterproof (B), traps small insects (C), and lubricates the eardrum (D). It also has a role in communication and may act as a pheromone-like compound (E).

The Secretion of the Ceruminous Glands Forms