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What is the primary function of the mucus released by the mucous membrane?
What is the primary function of the mucus released by the mucous membrane?
To trap pathogens and other non-self particles
What would happen if the mucous membrane failed to release mucus?
What would happen if the mucous membrane failed to release mucus?
Pathogens and non-self particles would be able to enter the tissues more easily, leading to infection and disease
What type of particles does the mucus trap?
What type of particles does the mucus trap?
Pathogens and other non-self particles
What is the benefit of preventing pathogens from deeply entering the tissues?
What is the benefit of preventing pathogens from deeply entering the tissues?
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What is the role of the mucous membrane in the immune system?
What is the role of the mucous membrane in the immune system?
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The mucous membrane only traps foreign particles that are smaller than a certain size.
The mucous membrane only traps foreign particles that are smaller than a certain size.
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Mucus is released by the mucous membrane to attract pathogens to the body.
Mucus is released by the mucous membrane to attract pathogens to the body.
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The mucous membrane is only found in the respiratory system.
The mucous membrane is only found in the respiratory system.
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The mucous membrane releases antibodies to fight off pathogens.
The mucous membrane releases antibodies to fight off pathogens.
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Pathogens can still enter the body even if the mucous membrane is functioning properly.
Pathogens can still enter the body even if the mucous membrane is functioning properly.
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