Questions: Earwax also called is a protective, sticky secretion of ear canal glands. It waterproofs the ear canal and inhibits bacterial growth.

Earwax also called is a protective, sticky secretion of ear canal glands. It waterproofs the ear canal and inhibits bacterial growth.
Transcript text: Earwax also called $\square$ is a protective, sticky secretion of ear canal glands. It waterproofs the ear canal and inhibits bacterial growth.
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The answer is: cerumen.

Explanation:

  • Cerumen is the medical term for earwax, which is the protective, sticky secretion produced by glands in the ear canal.
  • It serves important functions such as waterproofing the ear canal and inhibiting bacterial growth, helping to protect the ear from infections and other issues.
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