Mucous Membranes

Mucous membranes are tissues that line body cavities or canals such as the throat, nose, mouth, urethra, rectum, and vagina. Mucous membranes produce a thick, slippery liquid called mucus that protects the membranes and keeps them moist.

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By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: September 12, 2012
Medical Review: Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology

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