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Nina [5.8K]
3 years ago
13

_____ is a viscous solution that lubricates and protects the gastrointestinal tract.

Biology
1 answer:
xenn [34]3 years ago
8 0

Answer;

Mucus

Mucus is a viscous solution that lubricates and protects the gastrointestinal tract.

Explanation;

-Mucus is a viscous colloid that contain inorganic salts, antiseptic enzymes , immunoglobulins, and glycoproteins such as lactoferrin and mucins, which are produced by goblet cells in the mucous membranes and submucosal glands.

-In the gastrointestinal tract, mucus is used as a lubricant for materials that must pass over membranes, e.g., food passing down the esophagus. A layer of mucus along the inner walls of the stomach is vital to protect the cell linings of that organ from the highly acidic environment within it.


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