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Do glands secrete mucus

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You may be thinking of the sublingual gland.  But there are many mucus secreting cells embedded in the epithelium of various tissues (such as intestinal tract, female reproductive tract, etc.)

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Goblet cells are found in epithelial membranes and secrete mucus.

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Mucus is secreted from glands in goblet cells in the lining of the throat. Cilia (tiny hair-like structures) then brush the mucus in an upwards motion to the nose and mouth.

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Mucus is secreted by goblet cells in your mucous membranes.

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No, not every mucous membrane secretes mucus

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goblet cells

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Goblet cells

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goblet cell

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