Call it what you want - snot, mucus, boogers, phlegm or slime - that gross stuff in your nose works hard to keep you healthy. It's a tough job, but something's got to do it.
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Snot is that slimy, gooey stuff that is technically known as mucus (Myoo-cuss.) Mucus membranes line the inside of your snot to wash away the germs.
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Snot is mostly water. It also has salt and spit might look similar but they aren't the same stuff. Spit comes from salivary glands inside the mouth.
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Boogers are those hard, crusty globs that get stuck in your nose. They form when dirty snot dries out. What ever you do, don't eat that booger! Not only is it really gross, it's also bad for you cuz boogers are full of swallowing the stuff. The average person swallows about a quart of snot a day. Yummy.
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