18 Questions
What is the major function of the trachea?
To conduct air to the primary bronchi entering the lungs
What is the main component of the trachea's epithelial lining?
Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
What type of muscle is found in the trachea?
Smooth muscle
What is the type of epithelium lining the trachea?
Pseudostratified Columnar epithelium
What is the function of the seromucous glands in the trachea?
To produce watery mucus
What is the length of the trachea in adults?
10-12 cm
What is the main function of the trachea?
To conduct air to primary bronchi
What is the relationship between the trachea and the bronchi?
The trachea branches into the bronchi
What is the purpose of the MALT in the trachea?
To regulate the immune response
What is the function of the cartilage rings in the trachea?
To support the trachea and maintain its shape
What type of cells are responsible for moving mucus and trapped particles away from the lungs?
Ciliated Columnar Epithelial Cells
What is the function of the goblet cells in the trachea?
To trap dust, bacteria, and other particles
What type of epithelium lines the nasal cavities and conducting portion of the respiratory system?
Ciliated pseudostratified columnar
What is the function of Type I pneumocytes in the alveoli?
Facilitating gas exchange and maintaining ion and fluid balance
What is the role of goblet cells in the respiratory epithelium?
Secreting mucin glycoproteins to trap inhaled particles
What is the function of alveolar macrophages in the lungs?
Collecting inhaled particles, such as coal, silica, and microbes
What is the role of the elastic components of lung tissue in the ventilating mechanism?
Assisting in the expansion and recoil of the thoracic cage
What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
To branch into bronchi, which further divide into bronchioles
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