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The mucous membrane provides lubrication and prevents infection by trapping bacteria before it enters the lungs or moving bacteria into the stomach where acids kill them.
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What is the purpose of the mucous membrane?
To keep infection out and fight against infection.
The lining of the mouth is an example of what membrane?
is the mucous
What is skin mucous membrane?
No, but once you enter in the oral cavity past the lips there are mucous membranes.
What mucous membrane lining of the cheek?
Buccal Mucosa
What is a skeletal muscle covered with a mucous membrane?
The tongue
What is the purpose of the mucous membrane?
To keep infection out and fight against infection.
What are the symptoms of a yeast infection of the skin or mucous membrane?
A yeast (candidal) infection of the skin or a mucous membrane, such as the mouth, often produces a white cheesy material at the infection site. This type of infection, known as thrush.
What Fungal infection happen in mucous membrane from over use of antibiotics?
The fungal infection is aph'thae
Which membrane is adapted for absorbtion and secretion?
Mucous Membrane
The urinary tract is lined with?
Mucous membrane
Are nipples considered a mucous membrane?
No, nipples are not considered a mucous membrane.
The lining of the mouth is an example of what membrane?
is the mucous
What are the types of tissue membrane?
A mucous membrane
Can you use glycerin for throat infection?
Glycerine is commonly used as a base because being viscous,it adheres to mucous membrane for a long period.
What is the difference between mucus and mucous?
The word "mucus" is used with mucus membrane; mucus membrane secretes mucous.
What are the types of membranes lining cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body?
Mucous Membrane
What is thrush in the mouth?
Oral thrush, or oral candidiasis, is a yeast infection in the mucous membrane of the mouth. It is a result of overgrowth of the fungus in the mouth.
