: When you get an infection or suffer from allergies, your body kicks mucous secretion into overdrive to flush out the irritants.
: Specialized columnar cells in your stomach lining pump out a thick, continuous coating of specialized alkaline mucus. mucous secretion
Your stomach is full of highly concentrated hydrochloric acid—strong enough to dissolve metal. Why doesn't it dissolve you? : When you get an infection or suffer
Mucus isn't just in your nose. Your body has multiple specialized "slime factories" working 24/7: 1. The Respiratory Tract Why doesn't it dissolve you
Mucus is not just random "slime." It is a highly complex, water-based gel. Its magical properties come from specialized proteins called , which are packed with carbohydrate chains.
: Cells in your airways secrete a thin layer of mucus to trap these particles.
Your lungs and windpipe are constantly exposed to dust, bacteria, and pollutants.