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What is the slimy substance in the nose is called?
Mucus
What are the cells that produce mucous in the large intestine called?
Mucus
What is the sticky fluid produced by the mucous membrane called?
Mucus.
Is it mucus or mucous secretion?
== == The secretion itself is spelled "mucus". The membranes that secrete mucus are called the "mucous membranes", hence the difference in the two spellings. It *is* confusing since they are both pronounced the same way.
What is the major excretory product in your body?
urine, sweat, stool , mucus and earwax
How does cf affect the lungs?
It clogs them up with mucus
What is the condition characterized by increased mucus production which clogs respiratory passageways and promotes coughing?
hypoxia
What are digestive organs coated with?
Mucus
What makes mucus?
The cells that makes mucus are called goblet cells. These are glandular simple columnar epithelial cells that secrete gel forming mucins, which are the major component of mucus.
Why lysosomal enzyme do not digest its own membrane?
Because the organs are layered with mucus.
What do scientists currently believe is the cause of Cystic Fibrosis How are the faulty gene inherited and what direct effect does that have on the affected cells?
The faulty gene causes the misfolding of a protein called the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane conductance Regulator (CFTR). CFTR is responsible for the movement of chloride and sodium ions into and out of cells. The lack of salt and water on the surface of the cells causes the mucus to become extremely thick and sticky which builds up in and clogs organs.
What are mucus producing cells?
The cells that makes mucus are called goblet cells. These are glandular simple columnar epithelial cells that secrete gel forming mucins, which are the major component of mucus.
What causes too much mucus after eating?
Mucus in the stomach is used for the easy passage of food into the duodenum. In the stomach, mucus helps prevent our stomach acid from leaking out, thus burning our inner organs.
What disease causes overproduction of mucus in vital organs such as the lungs?
Many different diseases can cause mass production on mucus it's a bodies natural defence mechanism against microorganisms
What are the main organs in the integumentary system?
The integumentary system includes your skin, and mucus that lines your stomach, intestines, and rectum.
What is sperm whale snot called?
Mucus
What is the slimy substance in the nose is called?
Mucus
