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what is mucus ?

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Mucus is a slippery secretion produced by the mucous glands. The mucus protects the epithelial cells of the major organs such as that of the digestive system, respiratory system etc.

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Mucus is a slippery aqueous secretion produced by, and covering,?mucous?membranes. It is typically produced from cells found in?mucous?glands, although it may also originate from mixed glands, which contain both serous and?mucous?cells.
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