Lung histology

Lung histology

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Health Sciences, Biology

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This tutorial covers the histology of the lung, focusing on the lower respiratory tract. It begins with basic concepts, then explores the histology of bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli. The tutorial also discusses fetal lung development, the pulmonary vasculature, and the bronchial tree. Clinical notes on asthma are provided, highlighting its histological features. The session concludes with a summary of key points.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary characteristic of lung tissue in histological slides?

Solid and opaque

Expanded net over empty space

Layered and stratified

Dense and compact

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which structure is characterized by pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium?

Alveoli

Bronchi

Terminal bronchioles

Pulmonary veins

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a distinguishing feature of bronchioles compared to bronchi?

Presence of cartilage

Larger diameter

Presence of goblet cells

Lack of cartilage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of cells are most common in the terminal bronchioles?

Macrophages

Club cells

Type 2 pneumocytes

Type 1 pneumocytes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of Type 1 pneumocytes?

Secrete surfactant

Gas exchange

Produce mucus

Immune defense

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cells in the alveoli are responsible for secreting surfactant?

Type 1 pneumocytes

Type 2 pneumocytes

Macrophages

Club cells

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of alveolar macrophages?

Gas exchange

Produce mucus

Secrete surfactant

Immune defense

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