Epithelial Tissue a. pseudostratified ciliated columnar b. simple columnar c. simple cuboidal d. simple squamous e. stratified squamous Location 1. Nasal cavity through nasopharynx 2. Oropharynx through larynx above vocal cords 3. Larynx below vocal cords through primary (main) bronchi 4. Secondary (lobar) bronchi through tertiary (segmental) bronchi 5. Bronchioles through beginning of respiratory bronchiole 6. End of respiratory bronchiole through alveoli Function 7. Secretes mucus to trap and remove dust and debris 8. Diffusion of respiratory gases 9. Protects underlying tissues

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Match the type of epithelium with its location in the respiratory system and its function.

Epithelial Tissue
a. pseudostratified ciliated columnar
b. simple columnar
c. simple cuboidal
d. simple squamous
e. stratified squamous
Location
1. Nasal cavity through nasopharynx
2. Oropharynx through larynx above vocal cords
3. Larynx below vocal cords through primary (main) bronchi
4. Secondary (lobar) bronchi through tertiary (segmental) bronchi
5. Bronchioles through beginning of respiratory bronchiole
6. End of respiratory bronchiole through alveoli
Function
7. Secretes mucus to trap and remove dust and debris
8. Diffusion of respiratory gases
9. Protects underlying tissues
Transcribed Image Text:Epithelial Tissue a. pseudostratified ciliated columnar b. simple columnar c. simple cuboidal d. simple squamous e. stratified squamous Location 1. Nasal cavity through nasopharynx 2. Oropharynx through larynx above vocal cords 3. Larynx below vocal cords through primary (main) bronchi 4. Secondary (lobar) bronchi through tertiary (segmental) bronchi 5. Bronchioles through beginning of respiratory bronchiole 6. End of respiratory bronchiole through alveoli Function 7. Secretes mucus to trap and remove dust and debris 8. Diffusion of respiratory gases 9. Protects underlying tissues
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