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1
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The ____ provides for exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from the blood.

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Respiratory System

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Anatomical Regions of the Respiratory System

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  • Upper Respiratory Tract
  • Lower Respiratory Tract
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Functional Divisions of the Respiratory System

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  • Ventilating Mechanism
  • Conducting Portions
  • Respiratory Portions
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The ____ creates pressure differences that move air in and out of the lungs.

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Ventilating Mechanism

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Structures Involved in Ventilating Mechanism

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  • Diaphragm
  • Intercostal muscles
  • Abdominal muscles
  • Elastic connective tissue
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The ____ are the different groups of muscles that run between the ribs.

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Intercostal Muscles

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The ____ carries the air to and from the site of exchange.

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Conducting Portion

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____ conditions air (filtering, moistening, and warming).

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Conducting portions

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Structures Involved in Conducting Portions

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  • Nasal cavity
  • Nasopharynx
  • Larynx
  • Trachea
  • Bronchi
  • Bronchioles
  • Terminal bronchioles
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The ____ functions for gaseous exchange.

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Respiratory Portions

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Structures Involved in Respiratory Portions

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  • Respiratory bronchioles
  • Alveolar ducts
  • Alveoli
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The ____ is the functional unit of the respiratory system.

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Alveoli

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Wall Structure of the Respiratory System

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  • Mucosa
  • Submucosa
  • Muscle Layer / Cartilage
  • Adventitia
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The mucosa of the respiratory system is lined by ____.

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Respiratory Epithelium

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Respiratory Epithelium is made up of ____.

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Ciliated Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

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The mucosa contains ____.

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  • Respiratory Epithelium
  • Lamina Propria (rich in blood vessels, mucous and serous glands)
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The ____ is rich in blood vessels, mucous and serous glands.

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Lamina Propria

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18
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The submucosa of the respiratory system is made up of ____.

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Smooth Muscle

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19
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The ____ is a wall structure of the respiratory system that prevents collapse.

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Muscle layer or Cartilage

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The ____ is a wall structure of the respiratory system made up of connective tissue.

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Adventitia

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The adventitia is made up of ____.

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Connective tissue

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Epithelial Cell Types Present in Respiratory System

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  • Ciliated Columnar Cells
  • Mucus Goblet Cells
  • Brush Cells
  • Basal Cells
  • Small Granular Cells
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____ are the predominant cell type of the respiratory system.

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Ciliated Columnar Cells

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The ____ contain basal nuclei and apical domains filled with granules of mucin glycoproteins.

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Mucus Goblet Cells

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Mucus goblet cells contain ____.

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basal nuclei and apical domains filled with mucin glycoprotein granules

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Mucus goblet cells contain basal nuclei and apical domains filled with granules of ____.

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mucin glycoprotein

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____ secrete mucus with IgA.

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Goblet Cells

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Goblet cells secrete ____.

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mucus with IgA

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____ secrete mucin, and functions as a lubricant for protection.

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Mucus Goblet Cells

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____ lack cilia, but contains abundant microvilli with free nerve endings for sensory reception.

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Brush Cells

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Brush cells lack ____.

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cilia

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32
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Brush cells contains ____.

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abundant microvilli with free nerve endings

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33
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____ are mitotically active stem and progenitor cells that give rise to other epithelial cell types.

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Basal Cells

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____ contains many of the small cytoplasmic granules.

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Small Granular Cells

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35
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____ undergo metaplasia.

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Small Granular Cells

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36
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Small granular cells undergo ____.

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metaplasia

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37
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The ____ lie within the skull as two cavernous chambers separated by the nasal septum.

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Nasal Cavities

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38
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The nasal cavities are separated by the ____.

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Nasal septum

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39
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The ____ are bone-like projections.

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Conchae

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40
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Conchae is also known as ____.

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Turbinate bone

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41
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Components of the Nasal Cavity

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  • Vestibule
  • Internal Nasal Cavity
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42
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____ is found in the vestibule.

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Nostrils (nares)

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43
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The nostrils (nares) is found in the ____.

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vestibule

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44
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The ____ functions in preliminary filtration of inspired air.

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Nostrils (nares)

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45
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The nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses are lined by ____.

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Respiratory Mucosa

46
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____ adjusts the temperature and humidity of inspired air.

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Internal Nasal Cavity

47
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The ____ is a specialized region of the mucous membrane covering the superior conchae at the roof of the nasal cavity.

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Olfactory Epithelium

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Components of the Olfactory Epithelium

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  • Olfactory Neurons
  • Supporting Cells
  • Stem / Basal Cells
49
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The ____ send nerve impulses that pass through the cribform plate of the ethmoid bone.

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Olfactory Neurons

50
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____ are columnar, with narrow bases and broad, cylindrical apexes containing the nuclei and extending microvilli into the fluid layer.

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Supporting Cells

51
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____ contain abundant ion channels.

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Supporting Cells

52
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____ helps to maintain a microenvironment conducive to olfactory function.

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Supporting Cells

53
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____ are small, spherical, or cone-shaped cells near the basal lamina.

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Stem or Basal Cells

54
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____ replaces olfactory neurons.

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Stem or Basal Cells

55
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Stem or basal cells replace ____.

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Olfactory Neurons

56
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The lamina propria contains ____.

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Serous glands or Olfactory glands of Bowman

57
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____ produce constant flow of fluid.

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Serous glands or Olfactory glands of Bowman

58
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____ provide access of new odoriferous substances.

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Serous glands or Olfactory glands of Bowman

59
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The ____ is the first part of the nasopharynx.

60
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Pharynx contains ____.

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Respiratory Epithelium

61
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Pharynx is made up of ____.

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Respiratory Epithelium

62
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____ connects to the middle ear cavity.

63
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The ____ is also known as “voice box”.

64
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Larynx contains ____.

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Hyaline and Elastic Cartilage

64
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____ is the passage of air between the pharynx and trachea.

65
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____ is made up of Hyaline and Elastic Cartilage.

66
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____ functions as structural support and sound production.

67
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Folds in the Larynx

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  • Vestibular folds
  • Vocal folds (or cords)
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Tissue Composition of Vestibular Folds

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Stratified Squamous Non-Keratinized Epithelium

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Tissue Composition of Vocal Folds

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Vocalis Muscle

70
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The ____ change pitch and sound of the voice.

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Vocalis muscle

71
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____ have features important for phonatin or sound production.

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Vocal Folds (or cords)

72
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Vestibular and Vocal folds are separated by ____.

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ventricles

73
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The ____ is a flattened structure projecting from the upper rim of the larynx.

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Epiglottis

74
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The ____ prevents swallowed food from entering the air passageways.

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Epiglottis

75
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Tissue Composition of Epiglottis

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  • Stratified Squamous Epithelium
  • Ciliated Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
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Regions of the Epiglottis

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  • Upper/Lingual Surface
  • Laryngeal Surface
77
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Tissue Composition of the Upper/Lingual Surface of Epiglottis

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Stratified Squamous Epithelium

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Tissue Composition of the Laryngeal Surface of Epiglottis

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Ciliated Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

79
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Trachea is lined with ____.

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Respiratory Mucosa

80
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The trachea contains numerous ____.

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Seromucous glands

81
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____ producses watery mucus.

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Seromucous glands

82
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____ is supported by C-shaped rings of hyaline cartilage, open ends of the cartilage rings are on the posterior surface, against the esophagus, and are bridged by a bundle of smooth muscle.

83
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Tissue Composition of Trachea

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  • Hyaline Cartilage
  • Smooth Muscle (Trachealis Muscle)
84
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The trachea is bridged by ____.

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Trachealis muscle

85
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Tissue Composition of Trachealis Muscle

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  • Smooth Muscle
  • Fibroelastic Tissue
86
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The trachealis muscle ____ when swallowing.

87
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The trachealis muscle ____ when coughing.

88
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The bronchial tree is lined by ____.

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Respiratory Mucosa

89
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The branches of the bronchial tree have bands of ____ and ____.

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Smooth muscle and Hyaline cartilage

90
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The branches of the bronchial tree have a diameter of ____.

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1 mm or less

91
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The bronchioles are lined with ____.

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Simple Columnar or Cuboidal Ciliated Cells

92
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The ____ are the last branches to lack alveoli.

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Terminal Bronchioles

93
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Terminal bronchioles are lined by ____.

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Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

94
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____ consists largely of club cells or bronchiolar exocrine cells (previously called Clara cells), with non-ciliated, dome-shaped apical ends containing secretory granules.

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Cuboidal Epithelium

95
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____ functions in secretion of surfactant lipoproteins and mucins in the fluid layer on the epithelial surface.

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Cuboidal Epithelium

96
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____ functions in detoxification of inhaled xenobiotic compounds by enzymes of the SER.

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Cuboidal Epithelium

97
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____ functions in secretion of antimicrobial peptides and cytokines for local immune defense.

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Cuboidal Epithelium

98
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The ____ resembles the mucosa of terminal bronchioles, except for having a few openings to alveoli where gas exchange occurs.

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Respiratory Bronchioles

99
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The distal ends of respiratory bronchioles branch into tubes called ____.

A

Alveolar ducts

100
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Composition of Respiratory Bronchioles

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  • Lamina Propria
  • Epithelium
101
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Tissue Composition of the Lamina Propria of Respiratory Bronchioles

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  • Smooth Muscle
  • Elastic Connective Tissue
102
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____ consists of club cells, with simple squamous cells at the alveolar openings and extending into the alveolus.

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Epithelium (Respiratory Bronchioles)

103
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The ____ are sac-like evaginations from the respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, and alveolar sacs.

104
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The ____ is responsible for the spongy structure of the lungs.

105
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The alveoli is separated by thin walls of ____.

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Interalveolar Septum

106
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The air in the alveoli is separated from capillary blood by the ____.

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Respiratory Membrane or Blood-Air Barrier

107
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Septum may be interrupted by ____.

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Pores of Kohn (alveolar pores)

108
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____ relieve or equalize pressure and allow collateral circulation.

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Pores of Kohn (alveolar pores)

109
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Blood Barrier Components

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  1. Thin cells lining the alveolus
  2. The fused basal laminae thin cells and endothelial cells
  3. The thin capillary endothelial cells
110
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Types of Alveolar Cells

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  • Type 1 Pneumocytes
  • Type 2 Pneumocytes
  • Alveolar Macrophages/Dust cells

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