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Mucus was first discovered by the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, known as the "Father of Medicine," around 400 BC. He observed the slimy substance in the human body and described its functions in protecting and lubricating various tissues. Hippocrates' observations laid the foundation for our understanding of mucus and its role in the body's immune system and respiratory health.
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Mucus is moved by which cell?
mucus is moved by the cell epithelial cell
Is it mucus or mucous secretion?
== == The secretion itself is spelled "mucus". The membranes that secrete mucus are called the "mucous membranes", hence the difference in the two spellings. It *is* confusing since they are both pronounced the same way.
Does the lamina propria secrete mucus?
No. It contains the ducts that secretes mucus though.
What is the slimy mucus stuff in a pool?
The slimy mucus stuff in a pool is probably algae.
What kind of sputum contains mucus and pus?
Mucopurulent sputum contains mucus and pus.
What is the correct spelling for mucus?
The correct spelling is "mucus."
How do you use mucus in a sentence?
mucus- mucus in the lungs makes breathing difficult
What is the difference between mucus and mucous?
The word "mucus" is used with mucus membrane; mucus membrane secretes mucous.
What part of speech is the word mucus?
The word "mucus" is a noun.
What is the scientific name for mucus?
The scientific name for mucus is "sputum" when referring to mucus from the respiratory tract, and "phlegm" when referring to mucus from the throat or lungs.
What does the esophagus secrete?
mucus
What traps dust in respiratory system?
mucus!!!!!!mucus trap the dirt in the trachea!
What are bogeys made of?
Mucus and a dust a mucus and a dust a mucus and a dust, the Addams Family!!!!!!
What protects the large intestine?
mucus
Can your mucus plug be yellowish green?
Yes its perfectly normal for mucus plug to be tinged Green or Yellow. Mucus plus means exactly that .. Mucus..
Are mucus glands endocrine?
Mucus glands are exocrine, not endocrine, glands. They secrete mucus via ducts.
What is the sticky substance that traps pathogens in the nose?
Mucus.
