Mucosal surfaces are characterised by the presence of an overlying mucosal fluid, for example: saliva, tears, nasal, gastric, cervical and bronchial mucus, the functions of which include to supply and deliver an array of immunoregulatory and pro-healing species including growth factors, antimicrobial proteins and ...

Where is the mucosal surface?

Mucous membranes line many tracts and structures of the body, including the mouth, nose, eyelids, trachea (windpipe) and lungs, stomach and intestines, and the ureters, urethra, and urinary bladder.

What is a mucosal?

Listen to pronunciation. (myoo-KOH-suh) The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach). Glands in the mucosa make mucus (a thick, slippery fluid).