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Why is vitaim A good for your body?
one of the effects of vitamin a is that it reduces your sebum production. Sebum is the oil from your skin that causes acne
An oil secretion that helps to waterproof body surface?
Sebum
What is the purpose of the ear wax?
The purpose of Cerumen ( ear wax) is to create a hydrophobic environment that allows water to not be absorbed and instead be evaporated off by your body heat. It has been hypothesized that the wax amplifies sound waves also better than a more liquid solution like sebum. The viscosity gives the external auditory meatus a more pragmatic means of collecting the sound waves. The acidity of the substance repels microbes, and the viscosity of the cerumen itself provides a good barrier against microbes.
What is the medical term meaning impacted earwax?
cerumenThe medical term for it is cerumen.
What is pH of Cerumen?
The Ph of Cerumen refers to the acid proportion contained in its composition, which is about 6.1
Why is moisturizer good for your skin and what purpose does it have?
Moisturizers keep skin hydrated and prevent dryness.Dryness causes the production of the body's natural emmolient - sebum, and in some people, this is an overproduction of sebum. Excess sebum leads to comedones, which enlarge pores and increase acne production.
What forms in your outer ear to protect your middle and inner ear from dirt and infection?
cerumen
Sudoriferous glands vary in distribution over the surface of the body what is correct?
Ceruminous glands secrete cerumen, which is thought to deter insects
How does sebum protect the body?
Sebum produced by Sebaceous glands of the skin, contains and oil/wax matter. It comprises of unsaturated fatty acids which can be used as a protective to inhibit certain pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
Is the result of sebum being trapped in a follicle with a piece of dirt or bacteria?
Body Odor ^^ is wrong it is Acne
What is the real name for earwax?
Cerumen
What Ear wax?
cerumen glands
