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epithelium of lobular bronchiole

epithelium of preterminal bronchiole

An epithelium of the lobular bronchiole.

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类型 Organ
上级结构 epithelium of bronchiole
拉丁名称 epithelium of preterminal bronchiole

Frequently Asked Questions

What is epithelium of lobular bronchiole?

The epithelium of the lobular bronchiole is the cellular lining composed of simple cuboidal or low columnar cells with scattered ciliated cells.

Where is epithelium of lobular bronchiole located?

Located as the innermost lining of the lobular bronchiole, where conducting airways transition to respiratory portions.

What is the function of epithelium of lobular bronchiole?

The epithelium conducts inspired air while beginning gas exchange and participates in mucociliary clearance.

What is epithelium of lobular bronchiole connected to?

The epithelium is continuous with the respiratory epithelium of alveolar ducts and the epithelium of terminal bronchioles.

Why is epithelium of lobular bronchiole clinically important?

Viral or bacterial infection causing bronchiolitis damages this epithelium, triggering inflammation and mucus production leading to airway obstruction.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:8600001 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.