Histology of respiratory system

Question 1

cells of Respiratory Epithelium

Answer 1

▪Ciliated columnar
▪Goblet cells
▪Brush cells
▪Basal cells
▪Small granule cells

Question 2

cells that basal cells develops to:?

Answer 2

1. Ciliated columnar
2. Brush cells
3. goblet cells

small granules cells dont develop from basal cells

Question 3

function of brush cells?

Answer 3

chemosensory receptors

Question 4

function of small granules cells?

Answer 4

Hormone-production

Question 5

where does Bowman’s glands lies and what is their function?

Answer 5

in the lamina propria of the olfactory epithelium and they secrete fluid to help olfactory cilia

Question 6

Where do clara cells exist and what is their function

Answer 6

They exist with the cuboidal epithelium in bronchioles
Functions:
- secrete surfactant
-detoxification of of inhaled toxic compounds
- secrete cytokines and peptides (immunological)

Question 7

Type II pneumocytes function

Answer 7

Secrete surfactant in the alveoli

Question 8

What is the alveolar pores function

Answer 8

They equalize air pressure