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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.
Torrance Durgan
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What is the purpose for ear wax?
To keep water out of the ear, the same for animals
How is ear wax is formed?
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.
Is it better to use ear wax or ear plugs for swimming?
ear plugs, ear wax sticks
What is the purpose of ear drainage?
Ear drainage is a process that involves scopes and such to completely clean out the ear of any wax and dry particles that may be trapped in the ear canals or along the surrounding walls.
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
What is the Scientific name of Ear wax?
The scientific name for ear wax is cerumen.
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?
Why and where is ear wax produduced?
cerumen is produced in glands in your ear, its purpose is to protect your middle and inner ear functions- it removes dirt and other irritants from getting stuck in there. don't use qtips to dig it out, it usually just compacts the wax up against the eardrum causing some mild conductive loss in that ear. if that's a problem, go see your friendly ENT and have them remove the compacted wax
