This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Ear, Subject name: ENT
Ceruminous glands are modified- 
Select and explain. 
A. Eccrine glands, B. Apocrine glands, C. Sebaceous glands, D. None of the above
B: Apocrine glands
Answer: B: Apocrine glands 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Apocrine glands Cartilagenous part of external auditory meatuso Skin covering it is thick and has ceruminous glands (modified apocrine sweat glands), pilosebaceous glands and hair. Since hair is confined to cartilaginous part, furuncles are seen only in the outer third of the canal.