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29. The 'respiratory mucosa' consists of columnar and ciliated epithelial cells and covers the larger part of the nasal cavity. It is rather vulnerable when compared to the mucosa of the oropharynx which is a more robust non- keratinized squamous stratified epithelium. Why does this difference in mucosal strength exist?

29. The 'respiratory mucosa' consists of columnar and ciliated epithelial cells and covers the larger part of the nasal cavity. It is rather vulnerable when compared to the mucosa of the oropharynx which is a more robust non- keratinized squamous stratified epithelium. Why does this difference in mucosal strength exist?

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29. The 'respiratory mucosa' consists of columnar and ciliated epithelial cells and covers the larger part of the nasal cavity. It is rather vulnerable when compared to the mucosa of the oropharynx which is a more robust non- keratinized squamous stratified epithelium. Why does this difference in mucosal strength exist? 30. Bill is a famous football player. He broke his right leg during a rough encounter in the field. The fracture is healing well but Bill is not happy about the fact that his well-developed muscles are clearly decreasing in size in the injured leg. What is happening to Bill's muscles and why?
Transcribed Image Text:29. The 'respiratory mucosa' consists of columnar and ciliated epithelial cells and covers the larger part of the nasal cavity. It is rather vulnerable when compared to the mucosa of the oropharynx which is a more robust non- keratinized squamous stratified epithelium. Why does this difference in mucosal strength exist? 30. Bill is a famous football player. He broke his right leg during a rough encounter in the field. The fracture is healing well but Bill is not happy about the fact that his well-developed muscles are clearly decreasing in size in the injured leg. What is happening to Bill's muscles and why?
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