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Ear wax is a normal product of the ear which protects the skin of the ear from water and infection. Ear wax is formed from wax glands in the external ear canal as well as other components such as dead skin, sweat, and oil.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoWell it does form in the ear for a purpose. It stops you getting bad bacteria, which causes a ear infection if you do not have it. It forms by sweat and good bacteria.
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∙ 15y agoEarwax is a naturally occurring substance in mammalian ears. It is produced in the ear canal as a natural protection from foreign particles such as dust.
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∙ 14y agoCerumen or Ear wax is formed by vestigial apocrine sweat glands in the external ear canal.
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Are there different types of ear wax?
Yes, there re different types of ear wax, dry ear wax, wet, etc.... But if your ear wax is too wet or dry, that means you are sick or not eating too well.... I hope you are OK. with my answer......
What organelle is found in cells that produce ear wax?
Ear wax is produced by ceruminous glands.
What glands secrete ear wax?
The gland that produces earwax is the Ceruminous Gland
Is ear wax a lipid?
Yes and no. Ear wax is 50% lipids
How do the ears defend against microbes?
Ears contain a considerable amount of wax that protects the soft lining towards the back of the ear canal, leading to the ear-drum. The wax defends the inside of the ear from microscopic organisms and moderately sized insects such as flies. Insects and bacteria get ensnared in the wax and eventually die, falling out of the ear.
Is it better to use ear wax or ear plugs for swimming?
ear plugs, ear wax sticks
Will your ears produce more ear wax to compensate for the ear wax that has been removed?
Not necessarily. Ear wax is produced naturally as a protective coating for the ear canal, and irritation of the canal can cause increased production. When excessive ear wax has been removed, if there is no irritation the production of ear wax should return to normal.
Do candles have any special meanings in different religions?
in shikism they sybolise ear wax in shikism they sybolise ear wax in shikism they sybolise ear wax
Are there different types of ear wax?
Yes, there re different types of ear wax, dry ear wax, wet, etc.... But if your ear wax is too wet or dry, that means you are sick or not eating too well.... I hope you are OK. with my answer......
How to remove ear wax?
Try inserting an exactoknife into the ear canal and twist it until the ear wax falls right out.
Why you shouldn't remove ear wax?
Ear wax helps to keep your external auditory meatus and your tympanic membrane soft and pliable. If you remove the ear wax, your ear drum could dry out and crack.
Why do flies try to get in your ear?
Ear wax?
Does human ear wax contain DNA?
Only from cells stuck in the wax. In fact ear wax is antimicrobial to an extent. yes it is
What organelle is found in cells that produce ear wax?
Ear wax is produced by ceruminous glands.
What glands secrete ear wax?
The gland that produces earwax is the Ceruminous Gland
Can ear wax cause ear infections?
Ear wax is secreted by the ceruminous glands of the ears. It functions to protect the ears from outside contaminants. Diseases do not spread well through ear wax, but it may be possible to catch diseases transmitted through body fluids via ear wax.
What is the proper English word for ear wax?
Medical term: cerumen However, in everyday usage, it can be either earwax, or ear wax.
