4-Zoology-Organ-Digestion-Mucous

mucous

Body linings secrete fluid {mucous}|.

saliva

Mouth mucous {saliva}| contains many proteins. Histatins, lactoferrin, lyzozyme, and peroxidase can break up bacteria and yeast. Mucins make sticky coverings to coat teeth and gums. Proline-rich proteins hold calcium phosphate for tooth enamel. Amylase changes starches into sugars. Epidermal growth factor makes more cells. Proteins {SLPI protein} {slippy protein} can aid wound healing.

sputum

spit {sputum}.

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