: This layer physically blocks the acid and neutralizes it on contact, preventing ulcers and keeping your stomach intact. ⚠️ When Good Mucus Goes Bad
: Specialized columnar cells in your stomach lining pump out a thick, continuous coating of specialized alkaline mucus. mucous secretion
🛡️ Beyond the Ick: The Fascinating Science of Mucous Secretion : This layer physically blocks the acid and
: Cells in your airways secrete a thin layer of mucus to trap these particles. mucous secretion
Under normal conditions, your body produces over a liter of mucus a day, and you barely notice it. Problems only arise when things get out of balance:
: When mucins are released by your cells, they absorb massive amounts of water. This transforms them into a protective, viscoelastic blanket.