Terminal Bronchioles Quiz
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What cell type is found in the terminal bronchioles?

  • Ciliated cells
  • Squamous cells
  • Cuboidal cells
  • Clara cells (correct)

What is the primary function of Clara cells in the bronchioles?

  • Assist in gas exchange
  • Detoxify harmful chemicals (correct)
  • Produce mucus
  • Generate ATP

Which component is found in the lamina propria of the respiratory mucosa?

  • Adipose tissue
  • Smooth muscle (correct)
  • Lymph nodes
  • Bone marrow

What type of epithelium is predominantly found in most of the tracheobronchial tree?

<p>Pseudostratified, ciliated, columnar epithelium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the epithelium at the end of the tracheobronchial tree?

<p>Consists of squamous cells, and cilia and goblet cells are absent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lower respiratory tract epithelium?

<p>Facilitation of gas exchange (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the lamina propria in the respiratory mucosa?

<p>Submucosal glands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type is NOT found in the terminal bronchioles?

<p>Ciliated, mucous-secreting cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the epithelium at the end of the tracheobronchial tree?

<p>Squamous epithelium with absent cilia and goblet cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer surrounds the cartilaginous airways and blood vessels in the lower respiratory tract?

<p>Adventitia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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