mucous

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Mucous glands are found along much of the length of the urethra and protect the urethra from extremes of urine pH.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Mucous, produced by the epithelial exocrine glands, covers the epithelial layer.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Mucous, sweat, saliva, and breast milk are all examples of secretions from exocrine glands.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Mucous is also secreted in the large intestine to facilitate passage of the dryish remains.

From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Solomon, Steve

Mucous tissue is present in the eye as a normal constituent of the adult, and in the umbilical cord as a normal constituent of the infant at full term.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various