2006-10-21 10:50:38 · 12 answers · asked by esalisbury12 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It plays a vital role in the human ear canal, assisting in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection from bacteria, fungus, and insects
2006-10-21 10:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by Typhoon_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ear wax draps dirt and dust so it doesnt travel further into the ear canal causing infection or damage. That's why they say not to clean your ears everyday.
2006-10-21 17:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by Dick Tater 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ear wax does not do any thing it is formed by dust and other irritants getting in your ear and it builds up on you ear hairs and your body creates a substance to grab it and then it is your turn to get it out of your ear.
2006-10-21 17:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by Kirk Rich 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It prevents foregin objects from entering into your ear canal.It does this do to the fact that ear wax is sticky.
2006-10-21 17:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by joseph 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stops dust from going to far in the ear
2006-10-21 18:08:45 · answer #5 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Earwax is meant to protect the ear by trapping bacteria before they can enter the body.
2006-10-21 17:52:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helps prevent foreign bodies (bacteria, fungus, insects) from making their way into your ear canal. Sort of like fly tape. It also cleans and lubricates.
2006-10-21 17:51:51 · answer #7 · answered by misskate12001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It traps all the debris that gets into your ears.
2006-10-21 17:53:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
protects your ear from dirt, mud, and anything that should not be in your ear
2006-10-21 17:52:32 · answer #9 · answered by angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
traps dirt and other foreign things from entering like bugs. your eyelashes and nose hairs do the same.
2006-10-21 17:53:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋