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Respiratory Epithelium Anatomy

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What is the role of the supporting cells in the olfactory epithelium?

Generate action potential

Produce serous glands

Bind the supporting cells to olfactory cells

Express abundant ion channels (correct)

Which nerve is formed by the axons leaving the olfactory epithelium?

Olfactory nerve (correct)

Oculomotor nerve

Vagus nerve

Facial nerve

What is the function of basal cells in the olfactory epithelium?

Generate action potential

Replace olfactory neurons (correct)

Express ion channels

Produce serous glands

Where are the nuclei of olfactory neurons located within the olfactory epithelium?

Near the basal lamina Signup and view all the answers

What do olfactory neurons respond to?

Odoriferous substances Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type in the respiratory epithelium is characterized by having 250-300 cilia on its apical surface?

Goblet cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of goblet cells in the respiratory epithelium?

Mucus secretion Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type in the respiratory epithelium resembles gustatory cells and has sparse, blunt microvilli on its apical surface?

Ciliated columnar cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic feature of small granule cells (Kulchitsky cells) in the respiratory epithelium?

Presence of dense core granules Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell in the respiratory epithelium is responsible for being mitotically active stem and progenitor cells giving rise to other epithelial cell types?

Basal cells Signup and view all the answers