How are boogers formed? And why, what makes them the shape they are, and why are they there?
2007-08-11 12:00:43 · 3 answers · asked by rachel t 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Mucus aids in the protection of the lungs by trapping foreign particles that enter the nose during normal breathing. Dried nasal mucus forms when the mucus traps bacteria, dust and other particles in the air. Mucus dries around the particle and hardens, somewhat like a pearl forming in an oyster. Since catching foreign particles is one of the main functions of nasal mucus, the presence of dried nasal mucus is a good indicator of a properly functioning nose.
2007-08-11 13:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by ffangelgrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are formed as mucus with trapped dust
dries to a sofe gummy substance on the inside
of your nose.
They get their shape as you pick them out.
2007-08-11 23:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im taking a crack here and going with mucus that hardens because of u breathing. As for the shape.......?? i am kind of clueless
2007-08-11 19:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by pandasex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋