10 Questions
What is the role of the supporting cells in the olfactory epithelium?
Express abundant ion channels
Which nerve is formed by the axons leaving the olfactory epithelium?
Olfactory nerve
What is the function of basal cells in the olfactory epithelium?
Replace olfactory neurons
Where are the nuclei of olfactory neurons located within the olfactory epithelium?
Near the basal lamina
What do olfactory neurons respond to?
Odoriferous substances
Which cell type in the respiratory epithelium is characterized by having 250-300 cilia on its apical surface?
Goblet cells
What is the main function of goblet cells in the respiratory epithelium?
Mucus secretion
Which cell type in the respiratory epithelium resembles gustatory cells and has sparse, blunt microvilli on its apical surface?
Ciliated columnar cells
What is the main characteristic feature of small granule cells (Kulchitsky cells) in the respiratory epithelium?
Presence of dense core granules
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
Explore the anatomy of the respiratory epithelium, focusing on the different cell types and their functions in the nasal cavities and conducting portion of the respiratory system. Learn about ciliated columnar cells and goblet cells that make up this specialized epithelium.
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