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Because in order for us to hear, sound waves need to reach the eardrum - which vibrates - creating the sounds. Excessive earwax blocks the sound-waves reaching the eardrum, which reduces the volume of sounds.
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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 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.
Why cant you hear when you have lots of wax in your ears?
because all of the wax has built up in your ear so the wax is acting like a shield in your ear to stop you from hearing.
Why you cannot hear very well when your ears contain wax?
There are many reasons. It can be exposure to loud noises throughout long peroids of the day, but most likey it is wax buildup. IThis is the most lieky cause. You can but a home flushing kit or go to the doctor for a thorough cleaning. Normally, this wax it very deep in the ear. Do not try to get out with a Q-tip. You could accidently pierce your eardrum.
What did the ancient Egyptians use as glue?
hear die hear die
Should you remove wax from ear?
yes because if there is too much wax in ur ear, u wont b able 2 hear properly and if it is in too deep, it can cause ear pain.
Why does wax in the ear affect hearing?
The ear canal often gets blocked because the wax us hard so then it won't go. It will stay in the ear. Sometimes we cannot hear some sound because the wax is blocking the hearing of the ear. It might be dangerous because you might get little bit deaf.
What do you do if you can't hear like you can barely hear but it is muffled so what do you do?
Sometimes when people clean their ears, they actually PUSH the ear wax further in instead of getting it out. This can lead to an "ear wax clot", which can be removed by a doctor or ENT specialist.
What do it mean to dream of pulling wax out of your ear?
To dream that you are cleaning wax from your ears suggests that you are not listening to those around you. There may be something that you are refusing to hear. Are you turning a deaf ear?
How does earwax prevent spiders from living in your ears?
the spider cant dig through the ear wax
What happens when you burn a candle at both ends?
it creates a lot of wax, which can the be put back into your ear- if you are a bit short of wax, that is.
What do you to if you wake up with muffled hearing?
See the doctor. It might just be ear wax you got in there. The doctors will take out the ear wax because the ear wax is blocking your ear drum so it plugged your ears. The doctor takes out your ear wax and your ear gets plugged but then later it opens and you can hear really well.
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
