Re: ear wax

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> given the crowd here, i thought someone could tell me why humans (and other
> species?) exude "wax" from their ears....
>
> --k

Isn't it a "natural" body defence against physical stress (i.e. loud
noises)? I swear I heard this somewhere. Anybody can confirm or deny
this?

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