2006-11-18 05:21:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
What is this stuff, anyway?
Ear wax is a sticky liquid secreted by cerumen glands. It isn't really wax in the 'candle wax' sense (paraffin). Skin contains many tiny glands whose sole purpose is to secrete a variety of substances. Sebaceous glands, for example, secrete sebum, which gives skin its greasy quality. Sweat is also produced by microscopic glands. Cerumen glands are found only in the skin of the ear canals.
2006-11-18 05:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by kimandchris2 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wax
2006-11-18 05:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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. The primary component of ear wax is keratin (derived from dead skin).
2016-05-22 01:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Earwax, also known by the medical term cerumen, is a yellowish, waxy substance secreted in the ear canal of humans and many other mammals. It plays an important role in the human ear canal, assisting in cleaning and lubrication, and also provides some protection from bacteria, fungus, and insects. Excess or impacted cerumen can press against the eardrum and/or occlude the external auditory canal and impair hearing.
2006-11-18 05:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by quantum 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ear wax is the waste that the brain excludes
2006-11-18 05:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
wax
2006-11-18 05:31:55 · answer #6 · answered by oyinrd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a saturated oil with a large component of butyric acid.
2006-11-18 05:26:57 · answer #7 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Food. Your body makes this oily substance from grub.
2006-11-18 05:31:08 · answer #8 · answered by spir_i_tual 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the disgusting colour that gets me! Ew!!
2006-11-18 05:29:31 · answer #9 · answered by jeeps 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
E A R W A X OK
2006-11-18 05:35:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋