2007-05-16 17:03:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Mucus comes from mucin. Mucin is excreted from the cells in the trachea. When mucin comes in contact with water it then becomes mucus. Irritants in your trachea will bind with mucus. So when you cough, the mucus comes up with all that that stuff that could cause you harm.
2007-05-16 17:23:16 · answer #1 · answered by Kingocal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Snot is mucus. Mucus is a slippery secretion of the lining of various membranes in the body . 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.
2007-05-17 00:07:35 · answer #2 · answered by WillsBroncoGal 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's mucus, and your body produces it to protect the soft tissue of your digestive system. It's made by glands in your sinuses. It's mostly water (I think about 90-95%), proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and salt.
UPDATE: Following answerer forgot to state her source as http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucus .
2007-05-17 00:06:29 · answer #3 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
SNOT.....boogers, mucous, from your sinus cavities...due to allergies
2007-05-17 00:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by txdarhmalily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is mucus from brunches and respiratory track.
2007-05-17 00:24:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋