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What is the primary function of the hairs (vibrissae) found in the nasal cavity?
What is the primary function of the hairs (vibrissae) found in the nasal cavity?
- To assist in olfactory detection
- To filter air particles (correct)
- To provide warmth to inhaled air
- To enhance airflow
Which part of the respiratory system primarily contains the olfactory region?
Which part of the respiratory system primarily contains the olfactory region?
- Nasal cavity (correct)
- Larynx
- Bronchi
- Trachea
What type of epithelium lines the respiratory region of the nasal cavity?
What type of epithelium lines the respiratory region of the nasal cavity?
- Stratified Squamous Epithelium
- Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium (correct)
- Simple Squamous Epithelium
- Cuboidal Epithelium
What is the role of the epiglottis in the larynx?
What is the role of the epiglottis in the larynx?
Which structure is exclusively found in the lower respiratory tract?
Which structure is exclusively found in the lower respiratory tract?
Which type of cartilage is primarily found in the larynx?
Which type of cartilage is primarily found in the larynx?
The corium found beneath the olfactory mucosa is characterized by which type of connective tissue?
The corium found beneath the olfactory mucosa is characterized by which type of connective tissue?
Which structures in the larynx are responsible for sound production?
Which structures in the larynx are responsible for sound production?
What type of epithelium is primarily found in the trachea?
What type of epithelium is primarily found in the trachea?
What structure maintains the patency of the trachea?
What structure maintains the patency of the trachea?
Which cells are primarily responsible for secreting mucus in the trachea?
Which cells are primarily responsible for secreting mucus in the trachea?
What happens to the number of goblet cells as bronchi become smaller?
What happens to the number of goblet cells as bronchi become smaller?
What type of connective tissue is found in the adventitia of the trachea?
What type of connective tissue is found in the adventitia of the trachea?
What is the role of elastic fibers within the walls of the intrapulmonary bronchi?
What is the role of elastic fibers within the walls of the intrapulmonary bronchi?
What type of glands are found within the tracheal structure?
What type of glands are found within the tracheal structure?
What component is NOT typically found in the submucosa of the trachea?
What component is NOT typically found in the submucosa of the trachea?
What are the main functions of Type 1 pneumocytes?
What are the main functions of Type 1 pneumocytes?
What role do alveolar pores play in the respiratory system?
What role do alveolar pores play in the respiratory system?
Which type of cell is known for secreting pulmonary surfactant?
Which type of cell is known for secreting pulmonary surfactant?
What is the primary composition of pulmonary surfactant?
What is the primary composition of pulmonary surfactant?
Which structure primarily serves as the functional and structural unit of the lung?
Which structure primarily serves as the functional and structural unit of the lung?
What type of junctions are predominantly found in Type 1 pneumocytes?
What type of junctions are predominantly found in Type 1 pneumocytes?
What is the primary purpose of the interalveolar septum?
What is the primary purpose of the interalveolar septum?
Which statement about Type 2 pneumocytes is incorrect?
Which statement about Type 2 pneumocytes is incorrect?
What type of cells represent 50% of the lining in terminal bronchioles?
What type of cells represent 50% of the lining in terminal bronchioles?
Which statement correctly describes the structural difference between the trachea and intrapulmonary bronchi?
Which statement correctly describes the structural difference between the trachea and intrapulmonary bronchi?
Which of the following structures is absent in intrapulmonary bronchi?
Which of the following structures is absent in intrapulmonary bronchi?
How does the mucosal fold structure differ between the trachea and intrapulmonary bronchi?
How does the mucosal fold structure differ between the trachea and intrapulmonary bronchi?
Which feature contributes to the differences in epithelium between the trachea and intrapulmonary bronchi?
Which feature contributes to the differences in epithelium between the trachea and intrapulmonary bronchi?
What is the main type of muscle layer present in intrapulmonary bronchi?
What is the main type of muscle layer present in intrapulmonary bronchi?
What type of epithelial cells are primarily found in respiratory bronchioles?
What type of epithelial cells are primarily found in respiratory bronchioles?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the submucosa of the trachea?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the submucosa of the trachea?
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Study Notes
Respiratory System
- Composed of two parts: conducting and respiratory.
- Conducting part carries air to the respiratory part.
- Respiratory part is responsible for gas exchange.
Conducting Portion
- Nasal cavity:
- Divided into vestibule and respiratory/olfactory region.
- Vestibule: lined by skin with hairs (vibrissae) for air filtration.
- Respiratory region: lines inferior 2/3 of nasal fossae, lined by pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium with goblet cells.
- Olfactory region: lines upper 1/3 of nasal fossae (roof), lined by neuroepithelium.
- Nasopharynx: lined by pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium with goblet cells, contains pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids).
- Larynx: a rigid tube connecting pharynx and trachea.
- Lined by pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium with goblet cells, except for epiglottis which is lined by stratified squamous epithelium.
- Contains two pairs of mucosal folds: false and true vocal cords.
- False vocal cords: upper pair, protect from foreign bodies, lined by pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium.
- True vocal cords: lower pair, responsible for phonation, lined by stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium.
- Trachea:
- Lined by pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium with goblet cells.
- Contains C-shaped hyaline cartilage rings, gaps bridged by smooth muscle.
- Submucosa contains tracheal glands that open into the epithelium, secreting mucus.
- Adventitia surrounds the trachea, contains blood vessels.
- Bronchi:
- Divided into extrapulmonary and intrapulmonary bronchi.
- Extrapulmonary bronchi: similar to trachea, C-shaped cartilage rings.
- Intrapulmonary bronchi: cartilage replaced by plates, smooth muscle layer develops, goblet cells and mucous glands decrease in number.
Respiratory Part
- Respiratory bronchioles:
- Arise from terminal bronchioles, lined by cubical cells.
- Wall interrupted by alveoli which open directly into the lumen.
- Alveolar duct:
- Narrow tubes with alveoli opening into their wall.
- Pulmonary alveoli:
- Minute air spaces, functional unit of the lung.
- Lined by alveolar epithelium, composed of type 1 and type 2 pneumocytes.
- Type 1 pneumocytes: thin squamous cells responsible for gas exchange.
- Type 2 pneumocytes: cuboidal cells, secrete pulmonary surfactant.
- Interalveolar septum: separates alveoli, contains capillaries, connective tissue, and septal cells.
- Alveolar sac: group of alveoli opening into a common central space.
Pulmonary Surfactant
- A mixture of phospholipids lining the alveoli, prevents alveolar collapse by decreasing surface tension.
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