ANP Ch. 23

Where are new lymphocytes made in the lymph nodes?

• Medulla

• Germinal centers

• Cortex

• Sinuses

What type of muscle is the trachealis muscle?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Voluntary muscle

What type of cartilage is found in the trachea?

• Fibrocartilage

• Elastic cartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

• Costal cartilage

What is the function of the respiratory membrane?

• Supports mucus production

• Allows fast diffusion of gases

• Filters particles from inhaled air

• Protects against infection

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

What structures form the respiratory membrane?

• Alveolar epithelium, capillary endothelium, and fused basement membrane

• Capillary endothelium and smooth muscle

• Ciliated columnar cells and goblet cells

• Alveolar epithelium and tracheal cartilage

What type of epithelium lines the bronchioles?

• Stratified squamous

• Pseudostratified columnar

• Transitional epithelium

• Simple cuboidal or simple columnar

What is the main function of the trachealis muscle?

• Warms inhaled air

• Controls tracheal diameter during coughing

• Produces mucus

• Anchors the vocal cords

What type of epithelium lines the trachea?

• Simple cuboidal with microvilli

• Stratified cuboidal

• Pseudostratified ciliated columnar with goblet cells

• Simple squamous

What is the main function of the epiglottis?

• Prevents food from entering the airway during swallowing

• Secretes mucus

• Warms and humidifies air

• Produces sound

What is one of the functions of the larynx epithelium?

• Trap dust and particles

• Prevent fluid loss

• Gas exchange

• Support sound production and protect from friction