Pulmonary Alveolar Cells Quiz

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Which cell type is found in the epithelium of respiratory bronchioles?

  • Simple columnar ciliated epithelium
  • Squamous epithelium
  • Simple cuboidal epithelium (correct)
  • Pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium

What is the key function of the respiratory portion of the respiratory system?

  • Waste elimination
  • Hormone production
  • Nutrient absorption
  • Gas exchange between blood and inspired air (correct)

Which component is NOT part of the respiratory portion of the respiratory system?

  • Bronchial tubes (correct)
  • Alveolar sacs
  • Respiratory bronchioles
  • Alveoli

What is the main histological feature of interalveolar septa?

<p>Presence of connective tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of epithelium lines the terminal bronchioles?

<p>Simple cuboidal partially ciliated epithelium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential structure responsible for the blood-air barrier in the respiratory system?

<p>Alveoli (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular component is responsible for the secretion of pulmonary surfactant?

<p>Type I pneumocytes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do Alveolar Macrophages originate from?

<p>Blood monocytes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Alveolar Macrophages in the lungs?

<p>Engulf RBCs in congestive heart failure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of type I pneumocytes in the blood-air barrier?

<p>Allowing diffusion of gases between alveolar air &amp; RBCs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are alveolar pores (of Kohn) located?

<p>Within the alveolar septa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific function of elastic fibers in the interalveolar walls (septa)?

<p>Supporting and preventing over-expansion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Pleural effusion occur?

<p>Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the pleural cavity fluid?

<p>To lubricate and reduce friction during breathing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type acts as a protective barrier against bronchial asthma?

<p>Club cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In ARDS, what happens when fluid from blood plasma accumulates in the pleural cavity?

<p>ARDS progresses to pleural effusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the pleural membranes contains mesothelial cells?

<p>Visceral layer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the epithelial type that lines the lung bronchioles?

<p>Simple columnar ciliated with Clara cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of alveolar cells are responsible for gas exchange with red blood cells?

<p>Type I pneumocytes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of type II pneumocytes?

<p>Synthesize and secrete pulmonary surfactant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelles are present in type II pneumocytes to support surfactant synthesis?

<p>Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) and Golgi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lamellar bodies in type II pneumocytes?

<p>Store surfactant for release (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of junctions are present between adjacent type I and type II pneumocytes?

<p>Tight junctions and desmosomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of type I pneumocytes in the alveoli?

<p>Facilitate gas exchange with red blood cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle fibers are found in the muscle layer of the bronchioles?

<p>Circular smooth muscle fibers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Club (Clara) Cells in the bronchiolar epithelium?

<p>Protection against emphysema (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Bronchioles differ from Intrapulmonary Bronchi in terms of the presence of mucoserous glands?

<p>Bronchioles have absent mucoserous glands while Intrapulmonary Bronchi have present mucoserous glands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Adventitia in the bronchioles?

<p>Provide elasticity to the bronchial wall (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is found in the Mucosal epithelium of Bronchioles?

<p>Simple columnar or cuboidal ciliated with Club cells (no goblet cells) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Goblet cells disappear just before the level where cilia disappear in the bronchiolar epithelium?

<p>To avoid accumulation of secretions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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