Respiratory histology: goblet, ciliated, basal, brush and diffuse neuroendocrine system cells Flashcards
1
Q
what percentage of cells in the respiratory system are these cells:
- goblet
- ciliated
- basal
- brush
- diffuse neuroendocrine system
A
goblet: 30%
ciliated: 30%
basal: 30%
brush: 4-5%
diffuse neuroendocrine system: 4-5%
2
Q
function of goblet cells?
A
manufacture mucinogen
3
Q
what do goblet cells house
A
houses secretory granules
4
Q
function of ciliated cells?
A
move mucus towards the nasopharynx
5
Q
what do ciliated cells have
A
have microvilli
6
Q
function of basal cells
A
replace cells of the epithelium
7
Q
what are the smallest cells in the respiratory system
A
basal cells
8
Q
function of the brush cells
A
potentially have a chemosensory role
9
Q
what are brush cells associated with
A
nerve endings
10
Q
function of diffuse neuroendocrine system
A
manufacture hormones
