basic structure of respiratory system Flashcards
1
Q
what is the basic structure of the trachea
A
airway, respiratory epithelium, lamina propria and hyaline cartilage(tracheal rings)
2
Q
what is special about the respiratory epithelium cells
A
they are goblet cells
3
Q
what are bronchioles and bronchi
A
bronchi = large diameter airways, have hyaline cartilage in walls bronchioles = smaller airways, no cartilage instead smooth muscle in walls
4
Q
what makes up the lining of alveoli
A
simple squamous epithelium
