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Mucus acts like lining to catch debris in the air; in the stomach it acts like a thick coating to help the stomach keep its acidic environment normal, so the acid wont burn through the stomach
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Why did my mucus pill cause me to cough?
Mucus pills work by breaking up the mucus and when it is broken loose you cough it up.
How do mucus and cillia work together?
cillia and mucus are best friends in the foot and work together to keep your big toe attached cillia and mucus are best friends in the foot and work together to keep your big toe attached
How does an intrauterine work?
It thickens the cervical mucus
How does an intrauterine device work?
It thickens the cervical mucus
How does the mucus layer work in the stomach?
because it does hahah.
What are 2 examples of nonspecific immunity and how do they work?
tears and mucus
How does yaz work?
Yaz is a hormonal BCP - it suppresses ovulation and thickens cervical mucus.
What is the difference between mucus and mucous?
The word "mucus" is used with mucus membrane; mucus membrane secretes mucous.
How do you use mucus in a sentence?
mucus- mucus in the lungs makes breathing difficult
What does the esophagus secrete?
mucus
What is the correct spelling for mucus?
The correct spelling is "mucus."
Describe how cilia work?
cilia "beat" in a rythmatic motion to force mucus and substances away from the lungs.
