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No it is not a living thing it is produced by the body in various places as protection.
In vertebrates, mucus (adjectival form: "mucous") is a slippery secretion produced by, and covering, mucous membranes. Mucous fluid is typically produced from mucous cells found in mucous glands. Mucous cells secrete products that are rich in glycoproteins and water. Mucous fluid may also originate from mixed glands, which contain both serous and mucous cells. It is a viscous colloid containing antiseptic enzymes (such as lysozyme), proteins such as lactoferrin,[1] glycoproteins known as mucins that are produced by goblet cells in the mucous membranes and submucosal glands, immunoglobulins, and inorganic salts. This mucus serves to protect epithelial cells in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, visual, and auditory systems in mammals; the epidermis in amphibians; and the gills in fish. A major function of this mucus is to protect against infectious agents such as fungi, bacteria and viruses. The average human body produces about a liter of mucus per day.The colloquial name for nasal mucus is snot.
Snails, slugs, bony fish, hagfish and some other invertebrates also produce external mucus. In addition to serving a protective function against infectious agents, such mucus provides protection against toxins produced by predators, can facilitate movement and may play a role in communication. (Source wikipedia)
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Are boogers living or non living?
I hope that means snot. There is bacteria in your snot (or boogers) which are simple LIVING organisms
Where does all the moisture from snot come from?
eat snot eat snot
Is snot brain juice?
No. Snot is phlegm.
What is snot made from?
snot is made from phlegm
What is the name for snot?
ANSWER:mucus
What a snot locker from the glass castle?
Your nose is your snot locker!
What happened to the Japanese during World War 2?
After initial victories, thay got the living snot beat out of them. Michael Montagne
Can you get snot in your brain?
Snot is mucus created in the sinus cavities of the nose.
Do cats have snot?
Of course they do. Every animal that has a nose and sneezes has snot.
What is the fear of snot?
The fear of snot is called myxophobia...It's gross.
Is snot blue?
Snot can be determined as green or yellow if you have sinuses, allergies, or a common cold. Otherwise, it may be clear. I have never seen blue snot before.
How fast does snot fly?
Believe it or not but snot flies about 100 miles per hour.
