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Ymorist [56]
3 years ago
9

What is a function of mucus? ​

Biology
2 answers:
ruslelena [56]3 years ago
8 0

Answer: the major function of mucus is to protect the lung through mucociliary clearance against foreign and chemicals entering the lung.

Explanation:

Wewaii [24]3 years ago
8 0
Short definition:To protect the lungs
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