What causes the human ear to produce wax?

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What causes the human ear to produce wax?

2007-03-22 06:02:13 · 3 answers · asked by BBBrown 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health

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to stop dirt getting in

2007-03-22 06:07:26 · answer #1 · answered by sukis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ear wax is produced to help trap dirt and debris before it gets into your ear. As more wax is produced it pushes the old wax to the surface where you can wash it away with a washcloth.

2007-03-22 06:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

its a defense mechanism. wax (like mucus) helps keep dust particles from reaching your inner ear.

2007-03-22 06:07:41 · answer #3 · answered by renee o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋