Mucus is a sticky solution of proteins secreted by goblet cells of internal epithelia, forming a protective layer on the epithelial surface.
El moco es una solución pegajosa de proteínas secretada por las células caliciformes de los epitelios internos, formando una capa protectora en la superficie epitelial.
| Front | Sticky solution of proteins secreted by goblet cells of internal epithelia, forming a protective layer on the epithelial surface |
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| Back | mucus |
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