Question

From the point of view of your immune system, what are the most likely consequences of picking your nose?
It can cause damage to the lining of your nose, which your immune system will then have to repair.

It removes the helper T cells stored in your nasal mucus, making your body less likely to produce a nonspecific immune response to pathogens.

It pushes any pathogens on your finger up into your nose and removes mucus that was there to trap them.

**It can leave dirt and allergens inside your nose, which your immune system must remove by creating specific antibodies which can atta

Answer 1

I think that it's the one with the '**'.

Answer 2

I agree, I like the one you selected.

Answer 3

While I was doing this, I remember something I read (kind of getting off-topic), but I remember reading that eating your boogers actually stimulates your immune system, resulting in a stronger one.

Answer 4

I'm not 100% if that's true, but it kind of makes sense...

Answer 5

I have not heard it and, I'm afraid, I don't believe it either.

Anything that might remotely stimulate the immune system - bits of protein or nucleic acid from bacteria, for example - would be totally demolished by all the acid and protein degrading elements stomach.

Though I believe it is true that minor challenges to the immune system have a large (and largely under appreciated) role in maintaining a healthy immune system and healthy person.

Answer 6

Makes sense, (not that I'd eat my boogers).

Answer 7

:)