Respiratory tract: Cilia and mucus Flashcards
1
Q
What is the process of nasal conchae and where are they found?
A
Increase surface area of cavity humification curling out from the walls of the nasal cavity
2
Q
What is the mucous membrane lined with and what does it contain?
A
Pseudostratified ciliated epithelium containing goblet cells
3
Q
What do goblet cells have?
A
Rich blood supply
4
Q
What is the membrane function?
A
Warms air
Moistens air
