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mucus secretion is important because your body needs to keep your mouth, nasal cavity (the inside of your nose)and lungs moist and to keep the mucus membranes protected. it also is found in the stomach and intestines.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoSpecialized membrane that lines the air distrubution tubes in the respiratory tree. Over 125ml of mucus produced each day forms a "mucous blanket" over much of the respiratory mucosa. Mucus serves as an air purification mechanism by trapping inspired irritants such as dust and pollen etc. Cilia on mucousal cells beat in only one direction, moving mucus upward to the pharynx for removal.
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∙ 13y agoThey trap and/or make you cough up any possibly harmful particles-dust, bacteria, pollen, etc.- that enter your respiratory system.
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Mucous is the substance secreted by the mucous membranes?
believe it or not, mucous membranes secrete mucous. It helps protect the respiratory system (or whichever system the mucous membrane you're referring to is in).
What tissues are affected by the H1N1 virus?
Mostly the mucous tissue in the respiratory system, but mucous tissue in the gastrointestinal system is also affected.
How does the respiratory system get rid of dust and germs?
It traps it using a filtering system of hair and mucous.
Is the lung important to the respiratory system?
No lung . . no respiratory system.
Where do goblet cells occur in the respiratory system?
Goblet cells are in the respiratory epithelium, which lines the airways from the pharynx down into the lungs. They secrete mucous.
What is the medical term meaning Thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract?
The medical term for thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract is "cilia." Cilia help to move mucus and foreign particles out of the airways to keep the respiratory system healthy and functioning properly.
Is mucosolvan a decongestant?
No. Mucinex is an expectorant. It thins the mucous so it might be easier to clear your respiratory system.
Where is mucous common location?
Throughout the respiratory system: in the sinuses, nose, throat, larynx, bronchi and lungs.
What is the name of the tiny hairs that filter dust and germs out of the air entering the respiratory system?
Cilia are the tiny hairs that sweep dust and dirt out of the respiratory system.
Are the teeth an important part of the respiratory system?
No, but the digestive system is ( Brittany gatcomb) :)
What hairlike structures are located in your respiratory system?
Cilia are tiny hair-like projections from the apical cells of the respiratory system. They beat in an upward direction to push mucous and any trapped substances out of the lungs.
Why is the respiratory system so important to us?
The Respiratory System is important to us because you can breathe or do anything without it. It is the main part of you body.
