Ear wax performs the function of providing some protection against water. It also carries bacteria with it out of the ear canal. So by protecting the skin in the canal from water and by carrying away bacteria, ear wax can help prevent infections of the ear canal.
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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.
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The small tube lined with ear wax and ear hair is the ear canal. It is where sound waves pass through to reach the eardrum, causing it to vibrate and enabling us to hear. The ear wax helps to protect the ear canal from dust, dirt, and bacteria.
Ear wax, also known as cerumen, is produced by glands in the ear canal. Its purpose is to protect the ear canal by trapping dust, dirt, and other particles, preventing them from reaching the eardrum. Ear wax also helps to lubricate the ear canal and has antimicrobial properties that help prevent infections.
exocrine glandsSebaceous glands (present in outer ear) secrete ear wax (also called cerumen)
I'm not sure, but it protects you from opposite gender interaction.
Use it for their boats to make a seal to protect it from water
Ear wax, also known as cerumen, contains fatty acids and other compounds that give it a bitter taste. These compounds help protect the ear canal from bacteria and other harmful substances.
Many seeds have a waxy coating to protect them from desiccation, pathogens, and predators. The wax helps retain moisture, repels water and pathogens, and acts as a physical barrier against predators.