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Analyze the significance of the cilia on the respiratory epithelium.
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- Why are epithelial cells lining the trachea have cilia?arrow_forwardThe structure in the lungs known as the respiratory membrane is where gases are exchanged -oxygen leaves the lungs and enters the blood, and carbon dioxide leaves the blood and enters the lungs. The respiratory membrane is composed of two extremly thin layers of simple squamous epithelium. Explain how the structure of the respiratory membrane follows its function.arrow_forwardState the function of pseudostratified nonciliated columnar epithelium.arrow_forward
- Differentiate basal lamina and basement membrane.Differentiate endothelium and mesothelium. What is keratin and what role does it play in the epithelium?arrow_forwardDescribe the following structures that are part of the respira-tory tubes and state their locations.a. pseudostratified epitheliumb. cuboidal epitheliumc. simple squamous epitheliumd. goblet cellse. cartilagef. smooth muscleg. elastic fibersh. ciliaarrow_forwardA ciliated version of pseudostratified columnar epithelium containing mucus-secreting goblet cells … a.aids in digestion b.lines most of the respiratory tract c.is found in some of the larger glands d.is more durable than all other epitheliaarrow_forward
- Which type of epithelium is present in the part of the respiratory tract that warms inhaled air? Select one: a. Respiratory mucosa with mucous cells b. Columnar epithelium c Stratified squamous epithelium d. Cuboidal epitheliumarrow_forwardCertain medical conditions cause the simple squamous epithelium in the lung to thicken. Predict the consequences of this thickening?arrow_forwardEnlist and describe the five important characteristics of the epithelium tissue.arrow_forward
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