Histology of the Larynx

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What type of epithelium covers the lingual surface of the epiglottis?

Simple squamous epithelium

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Transitional epithelium

Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium (correct)

What is the function of the epiglottis during swallowing?

It secretes mucus to aid in swallowing.

It contracts to push food into the esophagus.

It folds back to cover the entrance to the larynx, preventing food and liquid from entering the trachea. (correct)

It allows air to pass into the larynx and lower respiratory airways.

What type of glands are found in the lamina propria of the larynx, except on the vocal cords and lingual surface of the epiglottis?

Mucous and serous glands (correct)

Serous and exocrine glands

Mucous and exocrine glands

Mixed and serous glands

What covers the false vocal cords in the larynx?

Thick folds of mucous membrane Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is present along the transitional zone of the laryngeal surface of the epiglottis?

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet cells Signup and view all the answers

During the 4th – 8th weeks of embryonic period, what is the main characteristic of organogenesis?

Formation of all organs from 3 germ layers Signup and view all the answers

What does the ectoderm initially form in the embryonic disc?

Dorsal layer of the germ disc and floor of the amniotic cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of the notochord, neural crest, and neural tube during embryonic development?

Formation and differentiation of these structures contribute to organogenesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main outcome of the folding of the embryonic disc?

Formation of the shape of the embryo Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes morphogenesis during the 4th – 8th weeks of embryonic period?

Formation of the shape of the embryo Signup and view all the answers

Histology of the Larynx

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What type of epithelium covers the lingual surface of the epiglottis?

What is the function of the epiglottis during swallowing?

What type of glands are found in the lamina propria of the larynx, except on the vocal cords and lingual surface of the epiglottis?

What covers the false vocal cords in the larynx?

What type of epithelium is present along the transitional zone of the laryngeal surface of the epiglottis?

During the 4th – 8th weeks of embryonic period, what is the main characteristic of organogenesis?

What does the ectoderm initially form in the embryonic disc?

What is the fate of the notochord, neural crest, and neural tube during embryonic development?

What is the main outcome of the folding of the embryonic disc?

What characterizes morphogenesis during the 4th – 8th weeks of embryonic period?

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