6 Questions
What is the origin of the laryngeal epithelium and glands?
Endoderm
What is the result of the tracheoesophageal folds fusing?
Formation of the trachea and esophagus
What is the origin of the tracheal smooth muscle and connective tissue?
Mesoderm
Which pharyngeal arches are involved in the development of the larynx?
Pharyngeal arches 4 and 6
What is the origin of the lung bud?
Distal end of the respiratory diverticulum
What is the result of the lung bud development?
Formation of the main, lobar, segmental, and subsegmental bronchi
Test your knowledge on the formation of the respiratory system, from the lung bud to the trachea and esophagus, and the development of the larynx. Learn about the key stages and processes involved in this complex process. Assess your understanding of human anatomy and embryology.
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