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∙ 13y agoTo protect the walls of the GI tract, by reducing the friction between the food/chyme traveling through the tract and the walls of the tract. Mucus basically keeps everything gliding along.
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∙ 12y agodigestion functions are taken care of by the gastric glands present in the wall of the stomach.these release hydrochloric acid,a protein digesting enzyme called mucus
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What system is mucus in?
digestive system
What system is mucus found in?
digestive system
Mucus is produced by mucus-secreting glands found in the respiratory and?
Digestive system .
How you can decrease the mucus production in the digestive system?
eliminate dairy
How does mucus affect food in the digestive system?
mucus lubricates the food as it passes down the oesophagus (gullet).
What is the function of hypopharynx in a grasshopper?
Their esophagus is a part of their digestive system. It is lined with mucus so that the food they eat can easily get to their main digestive system.
What part of the digestive system is dry and stinky?
No part of the digestive system is dry and stinky. The colon is stinky because microbes are breaking down your undigestible food. The entire digestive system is lubricated with mucus and so is not dry.
What is defenses does the digestive system have against pathogen?
saliva,enzymes,hydrochloric acid solution, and mucus.
Why does the digestive system have so much mucus?
Some mucus is for cell membrane development to protect the body. Another reason may be due to common cold you could have swallow mucus.
What lines your stomach wall to push food through your digestive system when you eat?
i think its mucus or something similar
What are digestive organs coated with?
Mucus
What is a five letter word that makes your food go through the digestive system?
its a thick slippery substance called mucus
