A Thick, Sticky Secretion Produced by Goblet Cells is Called

Question

A thick, sticky secretion produced by goblet cells is called ________.
A) serous fluid
B) synovial fluid
C) plasma
D) saliva
E) mucus

Accepted Answer

Mucus is the thick, sticky secretion produced by goblet cells. It serves to trap dust, microbes, and other particles, protecting the respiratory tract and other mucous membranes.