Why does the body produce mucus?

Subject: Why does the body produce mucus?

Date: Sun Oct 28 14:58:40 2007
Posted by Harper
Grade level: undergrad School: St. Mary's College of Maryland
City: St. Mary's City State/Province: MD Country: U.S.A.
Area of science: Anatomy
ID: 1193608720.An

Message:


What does mucus do, exactly?  Why are people "grossed out" by it?  What would
happen if we didn't have  it?  Thanks!

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