Cerumen is a secretion that

A. lubricates the ear canal and traps debris before it reaches the eardrum.
B. acts as a pheremone.
C. cools the body through water evaporation.
D. tends to cause acne on the skin of the face.
E. lubricates vellusĀ hairs and waterproofs the skin of the limbs.


Answer: A

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