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What components form the conducting portion and the respiratory portion of the respiratory system?
What components form the conducting portion and the respiratory portion of the respiratory system?
Where is pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium with goblet cells found?
Where is pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium with goblet cells found?
trachea, main bronchi and muscular bronchi
What type of epithelium is found in terminal bronchiole?
What type of epithelium is found in terminal bronchiole?
simple columnar epithelium with ciliated cells and non-ciliated Clara cells
What type of epithelium is found in respiratory bronchiole?
What type of epithelium is found in respiratory bronchiole?
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What type of epithelium is found in alveolar ducts and sacs?
What type of epithelium is found in alveolar ducts and sacs?
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What type of epithelium is found in epiglottis?
What type of epithelium is found in epiglottis?
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Where can glands be found?
Where can glands be found?
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Where can cartilage be found?
Where can cartilage be found?
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Where can alveoli be found?
Where can alveoli be found?
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What is the function of alveolar pores?
What is the function of alveolar pores?
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What type of epithelium is found in alveoli?
What type of epithelium is found in alveoli?
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What is the function of alveolar pores?
What is the function of alveolar pores?
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What capillary type is found in the walls of alveoli?
What capillary type is found in the walls of alveoli?
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What cell types are found in alveoli?
What cell types are found in alveoli?
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What is meant by blood gas barrier? What are components of this barrier?
What is meant by blood gas barrier? What are components of this barrier?
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What is the cause of respiratory distress syndrome in premature newborns?
What is the cause of respiratory distress syndrome in premature newborns?
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What effects do immotile cilia have in the lung?
What effects do immotile cilia have in the lung?
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What are causes of emphysema?
What are causes of emphysema?
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What is olfactory epithelium?
What is olfactory epithelium?
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What is the function of Bowman's glands?
What is the function of Bowman's glands?
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Where are olfactory receptors located?
Where are olfactory receptors located?
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What do Clara cells do?
What do Clara cells do?
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What are functions of dust cells?
What are functions of dust cells?
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Study Notes
Respiratory System Components
- The conducting portion includes structures like the trachea, main bronchi, and muscular bronchi.
- The respiratory portion consists of respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveolar sacs.
Epithelial Types in Respiratory Structures
- Pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium with goblet cells is located in the trachea, main bronchi, and muscular bronchi.
- Terminal bronchioles have simple columnar epithelium with ciliated cells and non-ciliated Clara cells.
- Respiratory bronchioles feature simple columnar epithelium transitioning to simple cuboidal epithelium, containing ciliated and Clara cells.
- Alveolar ducts and sacs are lined with simple cuboidal or squamous epithelium without cilia or Clara cells.
- Alveoli are composed of simple squamous epithelium, which includes Type I and Type II pneumocytes.
Glands, Cartilage, and Alveoli Locations
- Glands can be found in the larynx, epiglottis, trachea, bronchi, and muscular bronchi.
- Cartilage is present in the larynx, epiglottis, trachea, and bronchi.
- Alveoli are located in respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveolar sacs.
Alveolar Functions
- Alveolar pores connect adjacent alveoli and help equalize intra-alveolar pressure while permitting the spread of infection.
- Continuous capillaries are found within the walls of alveoli.
- Alveoli contain various cell types: Type I (squamous cells forming the lining), Type II (great alveolar cells secreting surfactant), endothelial cells of capillaries, fibroblasts, and alveolar phagocytes (heart failure cells).
Blood Gas Barrier
- The blood gas barrier prevents air bubbles in blood and blood from entering the alveoli.
- Components of the barrier include Type I pneumocytes, endothelial cells, and the basement membrane.
Respiratory Conditions and Effects
- Respiratory distress syndrome in premature newborns is caused by a lack of surfactant.
- Immotile cilia lead to reduced mucus clearance, increasing susceptibility to respiratory infections.
- Emphysema is associated with the loss of elastic fibers.
Olfactory System
- Olfactory epithelium contains receptors located on ciliary membranes.
- Bowman's glands secrete serous fluid to trap odorous substances.
- Clara cells produce mucus, enzymes, and surfactants, and possess detoxifying cytochrome P450 enzymes, contributing to airway maintenance and reduction of inflammation.
Immune Response in Lungs
- Dust cells act as fixed macrophages, providing a lung defense mechanism against pathogens and debris.
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Test your knowledge on the components and epithelial types of the respiratory system. This quiz covers the structures involved in conducting and respiratory portions, including the types of epithelium and gland locations. Prepare to deepen your understanding of respiratory anatomy!
