The summary describes mucous membranes as secreting sticky mucus that traps microorganisms and containing lysozymes and phagocytes to destroy pathogens.
O resumo descreve as membranas mucosas como secretoras de muco pegajoso que aprisiona microorganismos e contêm lisozimas e fagócitos para destruir patógenos.
| Front | Explain how mucous membranes act as an effective barrier to the entry of pathogens. |
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| Back | Mucous membranes:
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