epiglottis Flashcards
1
Q
what surfaces does the epiglottis have? and what are they covered by?
A
- laryngeal and lingual surface
- covered by stratified squamous non keratinized epith.
2
Q
what happens at the post. surface of the epiglottis?
A
epithelium transforms to ciliated psudostratified columnar epit.
3
Q
what is observed in the lamina propria?
A
scattered lymphocytes
4
Q
how is the submucosa charecterized
A
by the presence of sero mucous glands
5
Q
what supports the mucosa and submucosa?
A
fibro-elastic type cartilage
6
Q
what is the cartilage pitted by?
A
small mucous glands which are often perforated by excretory ducts
7
Q
what happens to the submucosa
A
merges with the perichondirum
