this is a serious question cause some people eat them
2007-01-14 14:09:46 · 20 answers · asked by flavorlicious 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
Mucus is a slippery secretion of the lining of various membranes in the body (mucous membranes). It is a viscous colloid containing antiseptic enzymes (such as lysozyme) and immunoglobulins. Mucus is produced by goblet cells in the mucous membranes that cover the surfaces of the membranes. It is made up of mucins and inorganic salts suspended in water. Phlegm is a type of mucus that is restricted to the respiratory tract, while the term mucus refers to secretions of the nasal passages as well.
Mucus serves many different functions within the processes in an animal's body
2007-01-14 14:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by Veronica G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dirt, dust, bacteria that become trapped in the nose hair mucus and dry out. Yum!
2007-01-14 22:13:17 · answer #2 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mucus in the lining of your nose and dirt particles, and other things in the air.
2007-01-14 22:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mucus, dust, hair, etc.
Just all the things that your nose hair filters out from getting to your lungs.
2007-01-14 22:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by Cheyuk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dead white blood cells mixed with fluid from your body, dust and other things you breathe in...haha, or that's what my old Anatomy & Physiology teacher once told us! But he could be pretty looney at times!!
2007-01-14 22:14:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it's mostly mucous that constantly goes through you sinus system to clean out the bacteria in the air, so I'd say mucous and bacteria
2007-01-14 22:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by Cody F-D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bacteria that gets vented from your nose hairs to keep from getting in your lungs/ airway.
2007-01-14 22:13:46 · answer #7 · answered by Krystina D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dust particles and dried mucous.
2007-01-15 09:19:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dust, dirt and mucus. A good square meal.
2007-01-14 22:12:49 · answer #9 · answered by jammer 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dust, skin flake dust, pet dander,mucus and airborne crap.Bon Apetite!!
lol.
2007-01-14 22:15:15 · answer #10 · answered by ~dreamvette~ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋