Respiratory system

Question 1

EPIGLOTTIS

what is the covering epithelium?

Answer 1

Both laryngeal and lingual surface covered by Stratified Squamous Non-Keratinized Epithelium

On posterior side:
the stratified squamous epithelium transforms into Ciliated Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

Question 2

EPIGLOTTIS

1. Does it consist of taste buds?
2. Does it consist of lymphocytes?

Answer 2

1. Yes, some are found on the posterior side

2. Yes, lymphocytes are often observed in the lamina propria beneath the epithelium