Assertion: mucus | /r/HasProperty | secreted by mucous membranes
Facets:
value: in order to protect the respiratory tract
type: PURPOSE
value: for protection
type: PURPOSE
value: for lubrication
type: PURPOSE
value: in the respiratory tract
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: Mucus is secreted by mucous membranes.
text: This is because the mucus secreted by the mucous membrane in the respiratory tract does an excellent job of protecting the body, especially the lungs from air-borne pathogens that are inhaled while breathing.
text: Mucus is a slimy substance secreted by mucous membranes and glands for lubrication and protection.
text: Mucus is a slick substance secreted by the mucous membranes that line many of the body’s inner surfaces, such as the lungs and the nasal passages.
text: It's secreted by the mucous membranes in order to protect the respiratory tract from tiny invaders like bacteria, viruses, germs, and allergens that you breathe.