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Because crying is an emotional response that is related to the parasympathetic nervous system. When it gets activated, most all of the parasympathetic responses are elicited, and one of them is to increase the secretion of mucous throughout the body along with the tears. So that is why your nose runs too.

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Why would you want mucous membranes to be moist?

Moist mucous membranes help to provide a barrier against pathogens by trapping and removing potentially harmful particles from the air we breathe. Keeping the membranes moist also helps with the function of mucous production, aiding in the protection and lubrication of our respiratory and digestive systems.


Why do you have air and mucous membrane in nose?

Air and mucous membranes in the nose serve important functions. Air helps us breathe by providing oxygen to the lungs, while mucous membranes help to filter, warm, and humidify the air we breathe. The mucous membranes also produce mucus, which traps and removes debris and pathogens from the air before it reaches the lungs, helping to protect the respiratory system.


How does microorganisms get out your body?

Microorganisms can leave the body through various mechanisms such as being eliminated in feces, urine, saliva, or mucous secretions. They can also be expelled through coughing, sneezing, or skin shedding. In some cases, the immune system can effectively fight off the microorganisms and reduce their numbers within the body.


How do pathogen leave the host?

Pathogens can leave a host through various routes, depending on the type of pathogen. Common exit pathways include respiratory droplets during coughing or sneezing, bodily fluids such as saliva or blood, and feces. Some pathogens may also exit through skin lesions or secretions from mucous membranes. This transmission is crucial for the pathogen's lifecycle, allowing it to infect new hosts.


Is the sublingual gland is also know as the mixed glands?

NO. sublingual gland is mucous salivary exocrine gland.

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Is influenza the disease caused by aerosol?

It can be passed through sneezes but also through contact of mucous secretions on surfaces.


What is produced by epithelial membranes as a first line of defense protection?

Mucous secretions are produced by epithelial membranes as a first line of defense protection. The mucous helps to trap pathogens and foreign particles, preventing them from entering the body and causing infections. Additionally, epithelial membranes also produce antimicrobial peptides that can help to kill or inhibit the growth of pathogens.


Why is your nose stuffy when you have a cold?

During a cold or respiratory infection, the mucous membranes in the nose and sinuses swell and also produce more mucous. This causes a feeling and sounds of "congestion". Drinking warm fluids and inhaling warm mist (say from a cup of tea) can temporarily open the sinuses. Cold and flu medications can reduce the inflammation and dry the excess mucous secretions.


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.


What exactly is the mucus plug and what does it look like or how can you tell if you have just lost yours?

The mucous plug is a collection of cervical mucus that seals the opening of the cervix. It keeps bacteria and infection from entering into the cervix, providing a protective barrier for the developing baby.Some women describe the mucous plug as looking more like the mucous in your nose. It may look like a thick glob of stringy mucous, thicker than what you would see with normal vaginal secretions. If you are close to going into labor you may see pink, brown, or red blood around the edges of the mucous plug. This is called the "bloody show".Some women will lose their mucous plug or part of their mucous plug weeks before they go into labor. Losing your mucous plug does not always mean labor will begin shortly. Keep in mind that even if a woman has begun to dilate, it may be weeks before she actually goes into labor.However, if you notice blood tinged mucous before your thirty-sixth week of pregnancy, notify your doctor right away.As your body prepares for labor your cervix will begin to dilate and thin. As your cervix opens up, your mucous plug may fall out. Losing your mucous plug is a good sign that labor is on its way. Though, it could be days or even weeks after you lose your mucous plug before labor actually starts. Many women do not lose their mucous plug at one time; instead, they lose it more gradually. They may notice an increase in vaginal secretions weeks before they go into labor.If you are full term and have lost your mucous plug, there is usually no need to call your doctor. You may lose your mucous plug weeks before labor starts. If you notice regular, timeable contractions after losing your mucous plug, follow your doctor's protocol for proceeding to Labor and Delivery. If you have a history of preterm labor and you suspect you have lost your mucous plug, call your doctor right away. If you notice blood tinged mucous and are earlier than thirty-six weeks call your doctor immediately. Moreover, you should also call your doctor if you have sudden bright red bleeding. Bleeding can be a sign of placenta previa or placental abruption.


What is the verb in The storm is coming tomorrow.?

The verb in the sentence "The storm is coming tomorrow" is "is coming." In this sentence, "is" is a helping verb (also known as an auxiliary verb) that is used with the main verb "coming" to form the present progressive tense. The main verb "coming" indicates the action of the storm approaching in the future.


Cerivcal mucous with light blood is a sign of pregnancy?

Yes. Cervical mucous with light blood, also called light spotting, can be a symptom of embryo implantation in the uterus.


Can Klonopin cause excessive mucous?

Yes, taking Klonopin has been linked to having excess mucous in your mouth. There are also other medications that can cause increased saliva including Clozaril.


What is the purpose of the mucous membrane and cilia in the trachea?

Mucous membranes and cilia in the trachea trap and eliminate particulate matter from inhaled air. The membranes also warm and moisten incoming air.


Why did the spirit if Christmas present age so much while he was with scrooge?

Because the Present Christmas was coming to an end and a new Christmas was to come. Therefore the Ghost was coming to the end of its life as "the present" and would soon become a Ghost of Christmas past


What should I do if our one month anniversary is coming and also Christmas?

How about in his Christmas present, you have an anniversary present in there to. If it's kind of far from Christmas though, go ahead and get him 2 presents. Everyone likes presents! :D


What challenges did the Bahamas face with the coming of the loyalists?

The loyalists were not used to the temperatures that were present in this area. There was also a clash between the two cultures when they came.