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Mucus membranes are constantly moving and will trap and remove microbes and other very small bits of debris.

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Mucus membranes, specifically in the respiratory and digestive tracts, secrete a liquid called mucus that helps trap and remove pathogens. Additionally, the lacrimal glands in the eyes secrete tears, which contain enzymes and antibodies that can help neutralize and flush away pathogens that may have entered the eyes.

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