respiratory tract epithelium
airway epithelium
The pseudostratified ciliated epithelium that lines much of the conducting portion of the airway, including part of the nasal cavity and larynx, the trachea, and bronchi.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Respiratory |
| Parent Structure | respiratory system epithelium |
| Latin Name | airway epithelium |
Sub-structures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the respiratory tract epithelium?
The pseudostratified ciliated epithelium that lines much of the conducting portion of the airway, including part of the nasal cavity and larynx, the trachea, and bronchi.
What body system is the respiratory tract epithelium part of?
The respiratory tract epithelium is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the respiratory tract epithelium?
The Latin name for the respiratory tract epithelium is airway epithelium.
Related Structures
afferent filamental artery
AFA
afferent lamellar arteriole
afferent lamellar arterioles
air capillary of parabronchus
air capillary
air sac
psotcranial air sac
airway submucosal gland
respiratory tract submucosal gland
ala of nose
ala nasi
alary cartilage
alinasal cartilage
anterior maxillary process
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