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The poisonous gland is larger than the mucus gland and provides protection and defenses for the body. The mucous gland is smaller than the poisonous gland and its function is to provide moisture for the skin.

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What gland produces body mucus on an earthworm?

The answer is their salvary gland earth worms produce their body mucus because their salvary glands is produced that way. The answer is their salvary gland earth worms produce their body mucus because their salvary glands is produced that way.


Is it possible to have the mucus gland removed from the body?

There is no singular mucus gland, as mucus can be created on the linings on lungs and in your nose, therefore, there is no mucus gland, and it cannot be 'entirely' removed. You can delay the effects of mucus by using nasal de congestion sprays This simple answer to your question would have to be No.


Is there a difference between snot and mucus?

mucus is yellow substance and snot is white substance


Where does Clear viscid alkaline mucus that improves vialbility and motility of sperm is secreted by what gland?

The clear viscid alkaline mucus that improves viability and motility of sperm is secreted by the Cowper's (bulbourethral) gland. It helps to neutralize any acidic urine residue in the urethra and provides a suitable environment for sperm survival.


What is the difference between mucus and cilia?

Mucus is a slimy substance produced by goblet cells, which helps trap and remove foreign particles, while cilia are tiny hair-like structures that move in a coordinated manner to sweep away mucus and trapped particles from the airways. Together, mucus and cilia form the mucociliary escalator, a defense mechanism in the respiratory system to protect against infections.

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What is the difference between mucus and mucous?

The word "mucus" is used with mucus membrane; mucus membrane secretes mucous.


What are the causes of poly sinusitis?

Ploysinusitis is the simultaneous inflammation of multiple sinuses. What causes this is that mucus gland gets blocked, but the gland keeps making mucus and cannot drain out. The mucus will then stretch the gland and creating a mucus filled cyst.


Which gland produces a thick clear mucus that provides lubrication?

The Cowper's gland.


What gland produces body mucus on an earthworm?

The answer is their salvary gland earth worms produce their body mucus because their salvary glands is produced that way. The answer is their salvary gland earth worms produce their body mucus because their salvary glands is produced that way.


What is the function of mucus in gastric gland?

The mucus protects the inner lining of the stomach from the action of acids.


Is it possible to have the mucus gland removed from the body?

There is no singular mucus gland, as mucus can be created on the linings on lungs and in your nose, therefore, there is no mucus gland, and it cannot be 'entirely' removed. You can delay the effects of mucus by using nasal de congestion sprays This simple answer to your question would have to be No.


What does the conjunctiva gland secrete?

The conjunctiva gland secretes mucus, which helps to lubricate and protect the surface of the eye.


Are brown mucus poison?

yes my cousin had that an died


Is there a difference between snot and mucus?

mucus is yellow substance and snot is white substance


What is the difference between mollusk and mucus?

Both are slimy and clammy, but the words are otherwise unrelated.


What is the function of the mucosal gland and its secretion?

The function is to get rid of excess mucus.


What is the difference between Mucus Relief DM and Mucus and Sinus Relief PE?

DM stands for DextroMethorphan which is a cough suppressantPE stands for PhenylEphrine which is a decongestant