NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Mucous membranes protect the inside parts of your body that are exposed to air-similar to how your skin protects your external body. Mucous membranes are rich with mucous glands that secrete mucus to help keep the membranes moist.

Detailed explanation-2: -The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach).

Detailed explanation-3: -Mucous membranes are epithelial membranes that consist of epithelial tissue that is attached to an underlying loose connective tissue. These membranes, sometimes called mucosae, line the body cavities that open to the outside.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mucus is thought to serve as a protective coating on wet epithelial surfaces. Recent research has shown that glycans, which are branched sugar molecules found in mucin, a part of mucus, can prevent bacteria from communicating with each other and forming biofilms.