How mucus keeps us healthy - Katharina Ribbeck

Your body produces more than a liter of mucus every day, and when you’re sick, it can be hard to miss. But what exactly is mucus? And what does it do, besides making you miserable? Katharina Ribbeck reveals the mysteries of this transparent, shape-shifting layer that moistens and lubricates the vulnerable parts of our body while rendering us invisible to potentially deadly microbes.

Lesson by Katharina Ribbeck, animation by Anton Bogaty.

[BoogaMinecraft]

This made so much more sense than the lesson at school. Thank you.

[KytoVulpex]

I'm watching this cause I'm sick.

[Jellymoon-Draws]

The white blood cells look adorable ...Never thought I'd say that.

[emilybaltau]

I respect my snot now. never thought I'd say that...

[Niaaa]

This is perfect! I was having a miserable time with my runny nose and watery eyes. Thanks for the insight!

[amnaz]

This Animation of TED-Ed has its separate fanbase.

[jacodelport]

I always thought mucus was green when you are sick becuase of the bacteria. But actually its the white blood cells producing an enzyme to fight the infection. Cool! Thanks for the great video.

[tf]

Very educational! It's hard for me being in the medical profession explaining things to my kids about the body without them freaking out. You're video's help explain in a way that they understand. Thank you for that!

[clivequick]

This really emphasises the vital importance of mucus in the body. Without it we're dead! Excellent content, narration and graphics - thanks!

[ZimmerSquash]

Anyone else thought the animation was funny?
I couldn't help but giggle.

[BrancoIvanovici]

The animations are the best and funniest, the info is superbly explained. Good job guys!

[sr.skulletongrin]

I have a condition where my body mass produces tons of mucus. I breathe thru my mouth more than my nose regardless the time of year. It's REALLY annoying. Still, I very rarely get sick, my tolerance for things that burn my stomach is high, and I've learned to breathe sooo shallow and calmly from dealing with blocked sinuses since childhood that I can play dead amazingly. Idk what this condition is, but I kinda enjoy it

[oliverdumadag]

I have a cold while watching this, now I fell pretty weird.

[arul]

Thank you for your efforts to make this more valuable & precise info. Short & easy to understand.Ty Ted ed❤️

[Stunder]

What if mucus BLOCKS oxygen from coming in through my nose?
RIP me at night?

[RATEthisrateTHAT]

your videos are the best, straight, forward and informative! thanks

[kokujinsenseidesu]

I'm so sick but now I can appreciate my mucus

[elijahwakili]

This video has made me realize that Mucus is ten times more useful than I ever imagined. And I'm not exaggerating

[TechnoDelight]

I think now we have enough of these animated videos to fill in a school curriculum. Keep up the good work. :)

[vikverma]

Thank you for all of this lesson . Learning a lot.