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Which part of the respiratory system is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
Which part of the respiratory system is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
- Trachea
- Alveolar ducts (correct)
- Larynx
- Bronchi
What is the primary function of Pneumocytes Type-2 in the alveoli?
What is the primary function of Pneumocytes Type-2 in the alveoli?
- Facilitating gas exchange
- Providing structural support
- Regulating airflow
- Secreting pulmonary surfactant (correct)
Which of the following structures are lined with respiratory epithelium?
Which of the following structures are lined with respiratory epithelium?
- Bronchi and olfactory region
- Alveoli and bronchioles
- Pharynx and larynx
- Nasal cavity and trachea (correct)
What type of cartilage is found in the tracheal wall?
What type of cartilage is found in the tracheal wall?
Which specific area of the nasal cavity is lined with specialized olfactory epithelium?
Which specific area of the nasal cavity is lined with specialized olfactory epithelium?
What is the primary role of the larynx in the respiratory system?
What is the primary role of the larynx in the respiratory system?
Which layer of the tracheal wall contains tracheal glands that produce mucus?
Which layer of the tracheal wall contains tracheal glands that produce mucus?
What percentage of alveolar lining is composed of Pneumocytes Type-1?
What percentage of alveolar lining is composed of Pneumocytes Type-1?
What type of skin is categorized as thick and non-hairy?
What type of skin is categorized as thick and non-hairy?
What is the primary feature of the nasal vestibule?
What is the primary feature of the nasal vestibule?
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Nasopharynx
Nasopharynx
The first part of the pharynx, lined by respiratory epithelium.
Larynx
Larynx
A short passage for air between the pharynx and the trachea, containing vocal cords.
Pulmonary Alveoli
Pulmonary Alveoli
The functional and structural units of the lung, responsible for gas exchange.
Pneumocytes Type-1
Pneumocytes Type-1
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Pneumocytes Type-2
Pneumocytes Type-2
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Trachea
Trachea
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Adventitia
Adventitia
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Cartilaginous layer of the trachea
Cartilaginous layer of the trachea
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Mucosa of the trachea
Mucosa of the trachea
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Submucosa of the Trachea
Submucosa of the Trachea
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Study Notes
Respiratory System
- The respiratory system is divided into a conducting portion and a respiratory portion.
- The conducting portion includes the nasal cavities, nasopharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and terminal bronchioles; responsible for air conduction and conditioning.
- The respiratory portion includes the respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveoli; responsible for gas exchange.
Nasal Cavity
- Divided into three regions:
- Vestibule (external, dilated part lined by skin).
- Respiratory region (largest part lined by respiratory epithelium).
- Olfactory region (roof of the nasal cavity, lined with olfactory epithelium).
Nasopharynx
- First part of the pharynx.
- Lined by respiratory epithelium.
- A pathway for air between the pharynx and the trachea.
Larynx
- Short passage between the pharynx and the trachea.
- Rigid wall of cartilage to maintain an open airway.
- Contains vocal cords for phonation.
Trachea
- Air tube extending from the larynx to the thorax.
- Serves as a pathway for air.
- The wall is composed of mucosa, submucosa, cartilaginous layer, and adventitia.
- Mucosa consists of epithelium (respiratory epithelium), lamina propria, and elastic membrane.
- Submucosa contains tracheal glands.
- Cartilage is in C-shaped rings to maintain lumen patency.
- Adventitia is composed of connective tissue.
Pulmonary Alveoli
- Functional and structural units of the lungs.
- Primarily composed of alveolar epithelium.
- Two types of alveolar cells:
- Type I (pneumocytes Type-1): make up 95% and are flat squamous cells. Essential for gas exchange.
- Type II (pneumocytes Type-2): make up 5% and are cuboidal cells with nuclei. Secrete pulmonary surfactant, which reduces surface tension and prevents alveolar collapse.
- Two types of alveolar cells:
Skin
- Largest organ in the body.
- Two types: thick (palms and soles) and thin (rest of the body).
- Structure:
- Epidermis (superficial layer): stratified squamous keratinized epithelium with 4 cell types: keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans cells, and Merkel cells.
- Dermis (deeper layer): composed of white fibrous connective tissue (irregular type).
- Thin skin: epidermis is thinner and has sweat glands in addition to hair and sebaceous glands.
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