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What is the major function of the trachea?
What is the major function of the trachea?
- To regulate breathing rate and depth
- To produce mucus that traps dust and bacteria
- To conduct air to the primary bronchi entering the lungs (correct)
- To facilitate gas exchange between the lungs and the atmosphere
What is the main component of the trachea's epithelial lining?
What is the main component of the trachea's epithelial lining?
- Simple squamous epithelium
- Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium (correct)
- Stratified epithelium
- Simple cuboidal epithelium
What type of muscle is found in the trachea?
What type of muscle is found in the trachea?
- Smooth muscle (correct)
- Voluntary muscle
- Cardiac muscle
- Skeletal muscle
What is the type of epithelium lining the trachea?
What is the type of epithelium lining the trachea?
What is the function of the seromucous glands in the trachea?
What is the function of the seromucous glands in the trachea?
What is the length of the trachea in adults?
What is the length of the trachea in adults?
What is the main function of the trachea?
What is the main function of the trachea?
What is the relationship between the trachea and the bronchi?
What is the relationship between the trachea and the bronchi?
What is the purpose of the MALT in the trachea?
What is the purpose of the MALT in the trachea?
What is the function of the cartilage rings in the trachea?
What is the function of the cartilage rings in the trachea?
What type of cells are responsible for moving mucus and trapped particles away from the lungs?
What type of cells are responsible for moving mucus and trapped particles away from the lungs?
What is the function of the goblet cells in the trachea?
What is the function of the goblet cells in the trachea?
What type of epithelium lines the nasal cavities and conducting portion of the respiratory system?
What type of epithelium lines the nasal cavities and conducting portion of the respiratory system?
What is the function of Type I pneumocytes in the alveoli?
What is the function of Type I pneumocytes in the alveoli?
What is the role of goblet cells in the respiratory epithelium?
What is the role of goblet cells in the respiratory epithelium?
What is the function of alveolar macrophages in the lungs?
What is the function of alveolar macrophages in the lungs?
What is the role of the elastic components of lung tissue in the ventilating mechanism?
What is the role of the elastic components of lung tissue in the ventilating mechanism?
What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
