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Mucous membranes are quite thin and fragile. How can such delicate tissue provide defense against microbial invaders?
the mucus secreted by the mucous membrane physically traps microbes.
the mucus contains a variety of antimicrobial chemicals and molecules.
the mucus is a physical trap that contains a variety of antimicrobial chemicals.
both the mucus and the outer layer of cells are shed frequently.
the mucus physically traps microbes, contains a variety of antimicrobial chemicals, and is shed constantly, along with the outermost layer of cells.


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Marked as best answer by Frost2351 on Oct 17, 2019

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Reply 2 on: Oct 17, 2019
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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