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What is mucus?In what way does it help when in stomach and lungs?
Asked by Laxmibhavani | 22 Feb, 2010, 06:38: PM
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Mucus is the protective, slippery secretion of the mucus membranes.

In the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose, throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium.

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