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What is one reason scientists study mucus?
What is one reason scientists study mucus?
- It is a useful material for making products
- It is an important part of the human body
- It is fun to study, according to the scientist Fudge (correct)
- It is a common problem people face
How does mucus help the human body function when you're healthy?
How does mucus help the human body function when you're healthy?
- It traps tiny particles from the air
- It fights off invading germs
- It keeps acid from leaking into the rest of the body
- All of the above (correct)
Why have scientists been studying the slime of hagfish for 18 years?
Why have scientists been studying the slime of hagfish for 18 years?
- The slime just kept getting more and more interesting to study (correct)
- The slime is used in many products
- The slime has unique properties that are useful for research
- The slime is important for the hagfish's survival
What is one reason why scientists study the slime of hagfish?
What is one reason why scientists study the slime of hagfish?
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What is a property of the slime produced by parrotfish?
What is a property of the slime produced by parrotfish?
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How does mucus help the human body function when you have a cold?
How does mucus help the human body function when you have a cold?
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What is one way that mucus helps protect the human body?
What is one way that mucus helps protect the human body?
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