Histo block I: resp sys- larynx, trachea, bronchi Flashcards
function of larynx
Function as a conduit for air conduction and sound production. The vocal folds control de flow of air through the larynx and vibrate to produce sound.
What is the larynx and by what is it formed?
*Passageway for air between the oropharynx and trachea
*Form by irregular shaped plates of hyaline and elastic cartilage
What are the vocal folds?
(vocal cords) are two folds of mucosa that project into the lumen of the larynx. A supporting ligament and skeletal muscle “the vocalis muscle” is contained
within each fold.
what is the ventricular folds?
located above the vocal folds are the “false vocal cords”. Do not have muscle. Abundant mucoserous
glands
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The right half of the larynx, the ventricle (V), the
ventricular folds (false vocal cords) (VF) and vocal
folds (VoF). The vestibule (Ve) and the infraglottic
cavity (IC). The vocalis muscle (VM) and mucous and
seromucous glands (GI). The laryngeal cartilages
(LC)
what type of epithelium is present in ventricular folds?
pseudostratified columna ciliated epithelium with goblet cells
what type of epithelium is present in vocal folds?
stratified squamous epithelium non-keratinized
whar are the 3 types of epithelia in the respiratory mucosa?
Respiratory (predominant)
Olfactory
Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium
what is metaplasia or squamous metaplasia?
change ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium to stratified squamous epithelium. Basal cell proliferation gives rise to the new cell type.
Squamous metaplasia is normal on the vocal folds, and in certain other regions.
In chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis, the respiratory epithelium changes in certain regions to a stratified squamous. The altered epithelium is more resistant but less effective functionally.
If the factors (i.e., tobacco smoking) that predispose to squamous metaplasia are not eliminated, the metaplastic epithelium may undergo malignant transformation.
Trachea divides into?
Trachea→ 1ry bronchi→ 2ry bronchi → bronchial tree→ terminal bronchiole
describe the trachea
Is an air conducting flexible tube of about 10 cm long. The trachea extends from the larynx to the middle of the thorax and then divides in two to form the main (primary) bronchi.
describe the mucosa of the trachea?
Composed of ciliated pseudostratified epithelium and a lamina propria, rich in elastic fibers and goblet cells
describe the submucosa of the trachea?
Moderately dense connective tissue (CT) and glands
describe the cartilaginous layer of the trachea?
composed of C-shaped hyaline cartilage. Fibroelastic tissue and smooth muscle connects the ends of the C-cartilage plates
describe the adventitia layer of the trachea?
Composed of CT that binds the trachea to adjacent structures
identify
Photomicrograph of trachea (H&E). Showing mucosal layer, submucosal layer, hyaline cartilage and adventitia
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Electron micrograph of human tracheal epithelium
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goblet cells in human tracheal; epithelium
which cells are present in the tracheal epithelium?
- ciliated cells
- mucous cells (goblet)
- brush cells
- small granule cells (kulchitsky cells)
- basal cells
describe ciliated cells in tracheal epithelium
the most numerous. Each cell has approximately 250 cilia. The cilia provide a coordinated sweeping motion of the mucous toward the pharynx.
describe mucous cells (goblet) in tracheal epithelium
They have accumulated mucinogen granules in their cytoplasm. The number of mucous cells increases during chronic irritation.
describe brush cells in tracheal epithelium
are regarded as general sensory and chemoreceptors cells. Afferent nerve endings.
describe small granule cells (kulchitsky cells) in tracheal epithelium
are enteroendocrine cells. With immunolabelling and EM, show granules containingcatecholamines, serotonin,calcitonin, andgastrin-releasing peptide (bombesin).
Not clear function, maybe regulating ating the airway or vascular caliber.
describe basal cells in tracheal epithelium
cellsrepresent a stem cell population.
how is the basement membrane of the trachea?
A thick “basement membrane” is characteristic. In smokers and individuals with asthma, this layer may be considerably thicker, a response to mucosal irritation.
how si the lymphatic tissue in the trachea?
Lymphatic tissue in both diffuse and nodular form can be present.The boundary between mucosa and submucosa is defined by an elastic membrane.
how si the submucosa in the trachea?
The submucosa connective tissue is relatively dense CT and contains larger vessels and lymphatics. Submucosal glands composed of mucous-secreting acini with serous demilunes. Abundant in the posterior cartilage free area
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trachea