All About Mucus
Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on January 19, 2022
Question 1/10
What is snot made of?
- Mucus and dirt
- Saliva
- Dirt
Question 2/10
Your nose makes this much mucus every day:
- A tablespoon
- A cup
- A quart
Question 3/10
What does mucus in your nose do?
- Helps you smell
- Protects your lungs
- It has no purpose
Question 4/10
Drinking milk = more mucus.
- True
- False
Question 5/10
There’s mucus in your belly.
- True
- False
Question 6/10
Mucus helps keep babies safe in the womb.
- True
- False
Question 7/10
This might help with mucus in your throat.
- Peppermint
- Ginger
- Rosemary
Question 8/10
If your snot is yellow or green, it means you're getting sick.
- True
- False
Question 9/10
Your nose can heat up air on a cold day.
- True
- False
Question 10/10
Medication can help get rid of mucus.
- True
- False