Respiratory System Flashcards

Alveoli
C capillaries E endothelial cells M alveolar macrophages (dust cells) P1 type I pneumocytes (alveolar lining cells) P2 type II pneumocyte

Bronchiole
Art pulmonary artery branch M smooth muscle N neuroendocrine cells

Layers of trachea
RE respiratory epithelium LP lamina propria SM submucosa F fibroelastic tissue
Lamina propria consists of loose, highly vascular supporting tissue which becomes more condensed at its deeper aspect to form a band of fibroelastic tissue.

Nasal mucosa
M mucus glands RE respiratory epithelium (pseudostratified columnar ciliaed epithelium) S serous glands M mucus glands V blood vessels

Primary bronchus
C cartilage support G seromucinous glands LP lamina propria M smooth muscle RE respiratory epithelium SM submucosa
Cartilage support is in flattened interconnected plates rather than distinct rings.

Pulmonary elastic tissue
Ma alveolar macrophage

Respiratory epithelium in lung
L lymphoid tissue forms a component of Waldeyer’s ring of lymphoid tissue protecting the entry portals of the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems.

Terminal respiratory bronchioles

Terminal respiratory bronchioles
A alveoli AD alveolar duct AR alveolar ring AS alveolar sacs R respiratory bronchioles T terminal bronchiole V vein

Tertiary (segmented) bronchus
C cartilage framework G seromucinous glands L lymphocytes M smooth muscle SM submucosa

Trachea
C cartilage L longitudinal muscle T trachealis muscle