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What is the function of pneumocyte type I cells in the alveoli?
What is the function of pneumocyte type I cells in the alveoli?
- Secreting surfactant
- Involved in gas exchange (correct)
- Acting as phagocytes
- Producing mucus
What can be identified by examining the alveolar walls under high dry (40x) lens?
What can be identified by examining the alveolar walls under high dry (40x) lens?
- Elastic fibers (correct)
- Absence of Clara cells
- Presence of basal bodies
- High density of goblet cells
Which type of epithelium lines the bronchioles where cilia become fewer?
Which type of epithelium lines the bronchioles where cilia become fewer?
- Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium
- Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium
- Simple squamous epithelium
- Simple columnar epithelium (correct)
What is the function of Clara cells in the respiratory tract?
What is the function of Clara cells in the respiratory tract?
Which type of epithelial lining forms the large air spaces in the lung?
Which type of epithelial lining forms the large air spaces in the lung?
What happens to the number of goblet cells as the epithelium transitions to bronchioles?
What happens to the number of goblet cells as the epithelium transitions to bronchioles?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium from stratified squamous keratinized epithelium?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium from stratified squamous keratinized epithelium?
What is the function of pneumocyte type II cells in the alveoli?
What is the function of pneumocyte type II cells in the alveoli?
Which epithelium is typically found on surfaces subjected to wear-and-tear?
Which epithelium is typically found on surfaces subjected to wear-and-tear?
What makes up the blood-air barrier in the alveoli?
What makes up the blood-air barrier in the alveoli?
Why do stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelia have many cell layers?
Why do stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelia have many cell layers?
What is the primary function of elastic fibers in the alveolar wall?
What is the primary function of elastic fibers in the alveolar wall?
What type of epithelium lines the trachea according to the text?
What type of epithelium lines the trachea according to the text?
In which part of the gastrointestinal tract can we find simple columnar epithelium?
In which part of the gastrointestinal tract can we find simple columnar epithelium?
Where are the terminal bars located in the jejunum?
Where are the terminal bars located in the jejunum?
Which structure in the jejunum is composed of closely packed microvilli?
Which structure in the jejunum is composed of closely packed microvilli?
Which part of the body contains simple cuboidal epithelium in small ducts that are difficult to find without practice at microscopy?
Which part of the body contains simple cuboidal epithelium in small ducts that are difficult to find without practice at microscopy?
What type of epithelium lines the finger-like projections (villi) at the luminal surface of the jejunum?
What type of epithelium lines the finger-like projections (villi) at the luminal surface of the jejunum?
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