Cerumen is Commonly Known as ________

Question

Cerumen is commonly known as ________.
A) salts
B) proteins
C) earwax
D) water
E) saliva

Accepted Answer

Cerumen is the medical term for earwax, which is a yellowish substance secreted by the sebaceous glands in the ear canal. It consists of a mixture of fatty acids, cholesterol, dead skin cells, and small amounts of other substances such as alcohol and peroxides.