Respiratory System Anatomy Quiz
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What type of epithelium lines the mucous membrane of the trachea?

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet cells.

What is found deep to the basement membrane in the trachea's mucous membrane?

The lamina propria, which is made up of areolar tissue with elastic fibers and lymphocytes.

Describe the submucosa layer of the trachea.

It is composed of loose connective tissue containing large blood vessels and nerves, along with mucous, serous, and mixed glands.

What distinguishes the posterior wall of the trachea?

<p>The posterior wall is devoid of cartilage and contains the trachialis muscle, with outer longitudinal and inner circular layers of smooth muscle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structures are typically included in a section through the lung?

<p>Bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, branches of pulmonary artery, and tributaries of pulmonary vein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells line the alveoli?

<p>Simple squamous cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of type 2 cells in the alveoli?

<p>Type 2 cells are secretory cells that produce surfactant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cartilage is found in the bronchi and how is it characterized?

<p>Hyaline cartilage, which is found in small pieces outside the lamina propria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the structure of bronchioles differ from bronchi?

<p>Bronchioles have simple columnar cells and lack glands and cartilage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What components are found between the alveoli?

<p>Thin interalveolar septa containing capillaries, elastic fibers, and various cell types like fibroblasts and macrophages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Trachea

  • Lined by pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with goblet cells and a basement membrane.
  • Lamina propria (beneath basement membrane) contains areolar tissue, elastic fibers, and lymphocytes.
  • Submucosa has loose connective tissue, large blood vessels, nerves, and mucous, serous, and mixed glands. Gland ducts open onto the epithelium.
  • Hyaline cartilage is external to the submucosa, covered by perichondrium. Cartilage pieces are interconnected by an elastic fibrous membrane.
  • The posterior tracheal wall lacks cartilage; it contains the trachealis muscle (inner circular and outer longitudinal smooth muscle layers).
  • Adventitia (outermost layer) contains connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves.

Lung

  • Lung sections reveal bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, pulmonary artery branches, and pulmonary vein tributaries.

Bronchi

  • Mucosa: Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium; highly folded due to underlying smooth muscle.
  • Lamina propria: Connective tissue, smooth muscle fibers, mucous and serous glands.
  • Hyaline cartilage: Present in small pieces outside the lamina propria.

Bronchioles

  • Mucosa: Simple columnar epithelium with folds.
  • Lamina propria: Connective tissue and smooth muscle fibers (causing mucous membrane folds); lacks glands and cartilage.

Alveoli

  • Lined by simple squamous epithelium.
  • Interalveolar septa (between alveoli) are thin and contain capillaries, elastic fibers, fibroblasts, mesenchymal cells, and macrophages.
  • Two types of alveolar lining cells:
    • Type I (squamous) cells: Simple squamous cells with nuclei protruding into the lumen.
    • Type II (secretory) cells: Rounded cells projecting into the lumen.

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