Lungs, Pancreas and Liver Flashcards
1
Q
What is Bronchi?
A
Branches off from the trachea
- Large diameter
- Contain Hyaline Cartilage
2
Q
What are Bronchioles?
A
- Branches off from the bronchi
- No Cartilage
- Small diameter (as thinner branches)
3
Q
What is the Alveoli?
A
- Small air sacs
- Thin Walled
- Diffusion of oxygen and CO2 takes place
4
Q
What X2 glands can the Pancreas function as?
A
-Exocrine and Endocrine Glands
5
Q
How does the pancreas function as an Exocrine Gland?
A
- Secretes towards ‘Apical’ end
- Produces digetsive juices that contain digestive enzymes to break down proteins and lipids
- Broken down products enter Duodenum of the Small Intestine
6
Q
How does the pancreas function as an Endocrine Gland?
A
- Secretes towards ‘basal’ end
- Has small scattered ‘Islets of Langerhorns’
- Secretes hormones-e.g insulin
7
Q
What is the liver made up of?
A
-Many lobules
8
Q
What are Lobules made of?
A
- Building block units of liver form tissue
- Hexagonal arrangement
9
Q
What are Lobules made of?
A
- Building block units of liver form tissue
- Hexagonal arrangement
