Slemhinnevävnad
Slemhinnevävnad, also known as mucous membrane tissue, is a specialized type of tissue that lines many of the body's cavities and passages. It is found in areas that are exposed to the external environment or that communicate with it, such as the respiratory tract, digestive tract, urinary tract, and reproductive tract. The primary function of slemhinnevävnad is to secrete mucus, a viscous fluid that lubricates surfaces, protects underlying tissues from mechanical damage, traps foreign particles like bacteria and viruses, and prevents dehydration.
The structure of slemhinnevävnad typically consists of an epithelial layer resting on a connective tissue layer
The mucus secreted by slemhinnevävnad is composed mainly of water, glycoproteins, electrolytes, and antimicrobial enzymes. This