Lamina propria

Question 1

The Lamina Propria is an underlying layer of ____ tissue that supports ____

Answer 1

of areolar tissue that supports the
respiratory epithelium

Question 2

The Lamina Propria is in the

Answer 2

the upper respiratory system, trachea, and
bronchi

Question 3

The Lamina Propria contains what kind of glands that secretes onto surface

Answer 3

mucous glands that secrete onto epithelial surface

Question 4

• In the conducting portion of lower respiratory
  system the lamina propria contains what types of cells?

Answer 4

smooth muscle cells that encircle lumen
of bronchioles

Question 5

Structure of Respiratory Epithelium: Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium with
numerous mucous cells

Answer 5

Nasal cavity and superior portion of the pharynx

Question 6

Stratified squamous epithelium

Answer 6

Inferior portions of the pharynx

Question 7

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium

Answer 7

Superior portion of the lower respiratory system

Question 8

Cuboidal epithelium with scattered cilia

Answer 8

Smaller bronchioles

Question 9

Characteristics of alveolar epthelium (3 types)

Answer 9

• Is a very delicate, simple squamous epithelium
• Contains scattered and specialized cells
• Lines exchange surfaces of alveoli