10 Human Body Facts - Page 4 of 9

Cerumen is the medical term used to refer to ear wax

Earwax is a brown or yellowish substance that the ears secrete in the ear canal. This protects the skin of the human ear canal against bacteria, water, and insects. Earwax also assists in keeping the ear clean and lubricated.

Borborygmus is the sound your stomach makes when you are hungry

This sound is due to the movement of fluids and gasses inside the intestines. This is a normal phenomenon that anyone experiences. If you are not hungry, this could be a sign of incomplete digestion.