so far i have sebum and earwax, any others?
2007-11-30 07:19:30 · 5 answers · asked by Darlingthatsfabulous 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
ear wax
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). Ear wax thus differs slightly from cerumen which is the secretory product of the ceruminous glands in the external auditory canal.
2007-11-30 07:24:00 · answer #1 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wax is secreted by the pores of the skin as a means of keeping the skin supple, and water-tight to some extent.
It tends to accumulate in the ears, but is there pretty much all over.
What types of wax?
Dunno
2007-12-01 06:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by Greg K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of a ruby wax in the USA
2007-11-30 15:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by Beacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paraffin wax. If like me, you had candles for tea.
2007-11-30 15:27:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
those are the only two I can come up with... well done!
2007-11-30 15:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by Peter Griffin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋