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15 Cards in this Set
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Olfactory neuron is what type of neuron |
Bipolar |
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Can olfactory neurons be regenerated |
yes |
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3 cells and one other structure found in olfactory epithelium |
Basal Cells Supporting Cells Olfactory neurons Bowmans |
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Defensins definition |
Small peptides with antimicrobial and immunomodulatory functions |
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Function of respiratory epithelium |
warm clean and humidify air |
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two things protecting epithelium in the nasal cavity |
defensins mucociliary blanket |
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3 layers of the trachea |
Mucosa Submucosa Adventitia |
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Air pathway starting at trachea |
Trachea-->Primary Bronchi-->Secondary Bronchi-->Tertiary Bronchi-->Terminal Bronchioles-->Respiratory Bronchioles-->Alveolar Sac-->alveoli |
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Which cells secrete surfactant |
Type II |
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Surfactant Function |
Reduce surface tension and keeps alveoli inflated |
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Regeneration of Air blood barrier |
Type II cells divide to become type I cells |
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Gas blood barrier consists of from inside out |
Surfactant, Type I cells, Fused Basal Lamina of Type I cells and Endothelial cells, Endothelial cell, RBC |
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Type of glands found in the trachea (2) |
Seromucus glands Goblet cells |
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Muscle connecting trachea cartilage |
Trachealis muscle |
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What is the layer directly below the epithelium in the trachea |
Collagen |
