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Which type of epithelium lines most of the respiratory passages?
Which type of epithelium lines most of the respiratory passages?
- Simple squamous epithelium
- Stratified squamous epithelium
- Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium (correct)
- Simple cuboidal epithelium
What is the function of the lining epithelium in the respiratory air passageways?
What is the function of the lining epithelium in the respiratory air passageways?
- To secrete digestive enzymes
- To absorb nutrients
- To provide protection against harmful particles (correct)
- To allow gas exchange
Which type of lining epithelium could have replaced the normal epithelium of the respiratory air passageways in a smoker?
Which type of lining epithelium could have replaced the normal epithelium of the respiratory air passageways in a smoker?
- Simple cuboidal epithelium
- Simple squamous epithelium
- Stratified squamous epithelium (correct)
- Transitional epithelium
What is a common cause of the change in the lining epithelium of the lung passageways in patients with smoking history?
What is a common cause of the change in the lining epithelium of the lung passageways in patients with smoking history?
How can the new lining epithelium of lung passageways contribute to lung cancer development?
How can the new lining epithelium of lung passageways contribute to lung cancer development?
What type of muscle tissue can be found in the respiratory air passageways?
What type of muscle tissue can be found in the respiratory air passageways?
Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?
Which type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control?
What type of tissue repair process involves the formation of scar tissue?
What type of tissue repair process involves the formation of scar tissue?
Which supporting cells in the nervous system provide insulation to axons and aid in signal transmission?
Which supporting cells in the nervous system provide insulation to axons and aid in signal transmission?
What type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of blood vessels?
What type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of blood vessels?
Which type of tissue repair process involves the replacement of damaged tissue with functional tissue?
Which type of tissue repair process involves the replacement of damaged tissue with functional tissue?
What are the primary functions of astrocytes in the central nervous system?
What are the primary functions of astrocytes in the central nervous system?
Which type of muscle tissue has intercalated discs aiding in coordinated contractions?
Which type of muscle tissue has intercalated discs aiding in coordinated contractions?
What is the primary function of microglia in the central nervous system?
What is the primary function of microglia in the central nervous system?
Which type of muscle tissue exhibits involuntary contractions?
Which type of muscle tissue exhibits involuntary contractions?
