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What is the main function of glomus cells located near the carotid artery and aortic arch?
What is the main function of glomus cells located near the carotid artery and aortic arch?
- Synthesizing phospholipids
- Monitoring levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH (correct)
- Regulating blood pressure
- Producing cytokines
Which type of cells are adjacent to glomus cells and are described as modified Schwann cells?
Which type of cells are adjacent to glomus cells and are described as modified Schwann cells?
- Sheath cells (correct)
- Endocardial cells
- Fibroblasts
- Mesothelial cells
Which layer of the heart corresponds to the epicardium and is lined with simple squamous epithelium called mesothelium?
Which layer of the heart corresponds to the epicardium and is lined with simple squamous epithelium called mesothelium?
- Parietal pericardium (correct)
- Pericardial cavity
- Myocardium
- Endocardium
What is the main function of mesothelium that lines the epicardium?
What is the main function of mesothelium that lines the epicardium?
What do cardiac valves primarily consist of in terms of their structure?
What do cardiac valves primarily consist of in terms of their structure?
Which layer of the heart wall corresponds to the fibrosa, spongiosa, and ventricularis layers?
Which layer of the heart wall corresponds to the fibrosa, spongiosa, and ventricularis layers?
What is the origin of the visceral pericardium, similar to endothelium and involved in reducing friction?
What is the origin of the visceral pericardium, similar to endothelium and involved in reducing friction?
What is a key function of the fibrosa layer within the cardiac valves?
What is a key function of the fibrosa layer within the cardiac valves?
What is the primary function of sheath cells located near glomus cells in connective tissue?
What is the primary function of sheath cells located near glomus cells in connective tissue?
What is the main role of glomus cells in terms of physiological monitoring?
What is the main role of glomus cells in terms of physiological monitoring?
