Determine the signs of the given trigonometric functions of an angle in standard position with the given measure.
-$\csc \left( - 170 ^ { \circ } \right)$ and $\cot \left( - 170 ^ { \circ } \right)$
A) negative and positive
B) positive and negative
C) positive and positive
D) negative and negative

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The cosecant function is negative in the third quadrant and the cotangent function is positive in the third quadrant.

Determine the Signs of the Given Trigonometric Functions of an Angle