Answer to Question #128890 in Biology for kylie

Question

How does the mucous membrane resist microbial invasion of the host?

Answer 1

The epithelial cells of mucous membrane secrete a moist - a sticky matter called mucus/ It covers and protects the more fragile cell layers beneath it and traps debris and particulate matter, including microbes. Mucus secretions also pose antimicrobial properties because of specific peptides.