2007-01-11 02:50:28 · 3 answers · asked by Paul H 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
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.
Ear wax, sticky stuff that it is, traps anything foreign that flies, crawls, or is blown into the ear canals. Dirt, tiny bits of plant material, small insects, bacteria, and so forth are immobilized by wax. Think of wax as the sticky stuff on a No Pest Strip. The primary purpose of ear wax is to protect your ear canal and ear drum from such foreign materials.
2007-01-11 02:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by Miss D 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ear wax is made from sweat and it is there to capture dirt/particles from entering our ear canal.
2007-01-11 02:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by Reenie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is made out of wax. basically oil the same kind of stuff that can appear on your face and cause acne.
I used to have lots of it and my mom wanted to get into the petroleum business.
2007-01-11 02:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋