columnar ciliated epithelial tissue Flashcards
1
Q
what is columanar ciliated epithelial tissue made out of?
A
Made up of cilia cells which are column shaped.
2
Q
Where is columnar ciliated epithelial tissue found?
A
Found on the trachea.
3
Q
What do goblet cells secrete?
A
Mucus
4
Q
What does the mucus do?
A
Traps pathogens,microbes and dirt
5
Q
What is the cilia?
A
Hair like structure.
6
Q
What does the cilia do?
A
The cilia wafts mucus in an upwrds direction towards the throat.
7
Q
Why does the mucus trap pathogens?
A
This is to protect the lungs by preventing any infections from reaching the alveoli.
Thefore sweep any pathogens/bacteria away from the lungs.
8
Q
how many layers is the ciliated epithelial tissue made up of?
A
One layer
A single layer lining the trachea.
