Anatomy : Respi Flashcards
Fxn of Clara Cells
Secrete _____
Fxn of Type 1 pneumocytes
Line the alveolar epithelium
Which of the following is he extrapulmonary bronchi? A. Main bronchi B. Lobar bronchi C. Segmental bronchi D. Secondary bronchi
Main bronchi
Which is NOT a characteristic of the right primary bronchus? A. Wider B. Shorter C. More vertical D. Enters hilus at T6 level
Enters hilus at T6 level
The following structures produce impressions on the surface of the left lug except? A. Heart B. Brachiocephalic Vein C. Subclavian artery D. Esophagus
Brachiocephalic vein
Which is not true of the respiratory bronchiole?
A. It is lined by simple columnar epithelium
B. There is paucity of smooth muscles
C. There is increased elastic tissue
D. There are alveoli in the walls
Paucity of smooth muscles
Which of the following least describes the intrapulmonary bronchi? A. Has fewer goblet cells B. Contains islands of cartilages C. Has smooth muscles all around D. Has minimal amount of elastic tissue
Minimal elastic tissue
Which of the following does not characterize the terminal bronchiole? A. Lined by simple columnar epithelium B. Has fewer goblet cells C. Has no glands and cartilages D. Has abundant smooth muscle
Has fewer goblet cells
Which of the following statement is not correct regarding the subdivision of the lungs?
A. The left upperlobe has two segments in the superior division
B. The right lower lobe has 5 segments
C. The middle lobe has superior and inferior segments
D. The lingula is in the left upper lobe
Middle lobe has superior and inferior segments
The trachea extends from the lower border of the cricoid cartilage in the neck to approximately the level of the
Sternal angle
2 year old aspirated on a peanut. It will most likely get lodged in which lung segment?
Right posterior basal
There are how many segments in the Right lung?
10
There are how many segments in the Left lung?
8
Fxn of type 2 pneumocytes
Secrete surfactant
