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What is mucus?
« on: 12/12/2019 16:42:03 »
John asked us on Twitter:
With cold season upon us I was wondering what mucus is, dead white blood cells maybe?
Do you know the answer?
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Re: What is mucus?
« Reply #1 on: 12/12/2019 19:21:10 »
Mainly water, some salts etc. and mucopolysaccharides to make it sticky.
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