Respiratory Histology Flashcards
1
Q
The air conducting region of the respiratory tract is known as respiratory epithelium which is…
A
Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium
2
Q
Olfactory epithelium has basal cells that act as..
A
Stem cells
3
Q
Pharyngeal tonsils form an incomplete ring of lymphoid tissue called…
A
Waldeyer’s ring
4
Q
What kind of epithelium is there in the oropharynx
A
Non-keratinised Stratified squamous epithelium - this helps protect the oropharynx from food
5
Q
Why is tracheal and bronchial mucosa folded
A
To increase surface area
6
Q
What do Clara cells do
A
Secrete surfactant, found in bronchioles
