HISTO Flashcards
1
Q
which division of the lung is the major regulator of airway resistance?
A
bronchioles
2
Q
Clara cells secrete what surface active agent?
A
CC16
3
Q
2 main differences between the trachea and the intrapulmonary bronchi?
A
- intrapulmonary bronchi has cartilage in plates around the lumen
- intrapulm bronhci has muscularis mucosa first appear
4
Q
what do you call the non ciliated cuboidal cells in the respiratory bronchioles?
A
clara cells
5
Q
type 1 cells are what shape?
A
squamous
6
Q
type II alveolar cells are what shape?
A
cuboidal
