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How does mucus contribute to the innate immune system?

Author: H K



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Mucus is found in the respiratory tract, secreted by goblet cells, and the mucus escalation is done by cilia and goblet cells. This escalation is increased for smokers. This mucus entraps antigens, has flora and antibodies IgA that stop any potential infectious agent for the lungs.


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