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Mucous membranes
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Mucous membranes are tissues that line body cavities or canals such as the throat, nose, mouth, urethra, rectum, and vagina. Mucous membranes produce a thick, slippery liquid called mucus that protects the membranes and keeps them moist.
Last Updated:
August 15, 2008- Author:
- Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
- Medical Review:
- Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology
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