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What type of epithelium covers the lingual surface of the epiglottis?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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 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 is the main outcome of the folding of the embryonic disc?
What characterizes morphogenesis during the 4th – 8th weeks of embryonic period?
What characterizes morphogenesis during the 4th – 8th weeks of embryonic period?
