how does Mucus membrane protect the respiratory system?

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how does Mucus membrane protect the respiratory system? ..

Answer / sumitdey

Mucous is a slimy layer
present in various
tissues or organs in
our body..but as far as
respiration is
concerned,mucous
layer present in our
nasal chamber traps
down d dust particles
and mainly d deadly
microorganisms..so in
one word,mucous layer
prevents d disease
causing
microorganisms and
dust entering our
respiratory system..

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how does Mucus membrane protect the respiratory system? ..

Answer / abhishek

MUCUS secretion has SECRETORY ANTIBODY IgA and lysozyme
which has antibacterial properties .

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