What is the function of the mucous membrane that linesthe nasal cavity?

Q: What do the alveolar walls consist of?

A: The respiratory bronchioles open into alveolar ducts which terminate into an extended passage known…

Q: What is the upper respiratory tract made up of?

A: Human respiratory organs form a passage through which air transports- it is called as respiratory…

Q: How does the form of the respiratory epithelium follow its function?

A: The respiratory tract from the trachea to bronchi into bronchioles and alveolar sacs is lined by…

Q: Importance of respiratory system?

A: HUMAN BODY  The body of the human beings is made up of different types of cells, tissues, organs,…

Q: how is food stopped from going into nasal cavity

A: The “nasal cavity” is located above and behind the nose. It is filled with air. It is divided into…

Q: What is the function of alveolar glands?

A: Glands are a group of cells that are modified to secrete specific substances. They could be of two…

Q: What is the function of the mucus secreted by the goblet cells?

A: The gland is an organ that synthesis and releases particular substances which perform a specific…

Q: What cells is the nasal lining composed of?

A: The primary unit of life is a cell. Erythrocytes are biconcave cells also called the red blood…

Q: What characteristics separate alveolates fromstramenopiles?

A: The entire Eukaryota is classified into six supergroups, evolved through convergent evolution. One…

Q: What process is occurring when the soft palate and larynx elevate and the glottis closes?

A: The tongue can be defined as the  muscular organ  present in the mouth of most vertebrates that…

Q: How does the position of the arytenoid cartilages changewhen a person is simply breathing versus…

A: Cartilages are a type of a specialized connective tissue. They are made up of smooth elastic tissue…

Q: What tissue type is in the following Maxilla, mandible, Alveolar Margins, Hard and soft palate,…

A: The mandible forms the lower jawbone of the humans. Being a bone, it is composed of hard osseous…

Q: What is the functional advantage of the alveolar walls being so thin?

A: Alveolar cells are present in the lungs and look like tiny air sacs. It is the workhouse of the…

Q: What is the function of the external nares, nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx and the alveolar…

A: The lungs are one of the significant organs present in the human body. The lung consists of five…

Q: Describe two ways in which atmospheric air can enter thepleural cavity.

A: Pleural cavity is the body cavity enclosed by the parietal pleura. It includes the lungs, the hilar…

Q: How does the body defenditself from microorganismsand other harmful substancesthat enter the airway…

A: Respiration is a process that occurs between an individual and their surrounding environment. During…

Q: Contraction of the external intercostal muscles causeswhich of the following to occur?a. The…

A: External intercostal muscles are  the muscles between the ribs  which are active during inspiration…

Q: What do you mean by alveoli?

A: Alveoli are an important part of the respiratory system whose function it is to exchange oxygen and…

Q: What are Alveolar glands?

A: The trachea (windpipe) is a respiratory organ, starts just after the larynx and runs down behind the…

Q: explain why air passages are hold open?

A: The respiration system in terrestrial higher phyla animals(Mammals, Aves) Primarily involves air…

Q: What does the alveoli provide?

A: Respiration is a catabolic process through which respiratory substrates such as carbohydrates, fats,…

Q: The thoracic cavity is what to the abdominopelcic cavity?

A: The ventral cavity of the human body includes the anterior region of the body. The abdominopelvic…

Q: What is the function of the lungs?

A: Introduction  As we know Humans are multicellular organisms and their body is composed of billions…

Q: What changes occur in inhaled gases as they travel throughthe respiratory system?

A: Gases are required to oxidize the food for producing energy for the body. Respiratory system…

Q: In terms of general health , what is the importance of the fact that the phargyngotympanic tubes and…

A: Each ear has 3 parts and these are the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The external…

Q: Which serous membrane(s) is/are found in the thoracic cavity?

A: The serous membrane is a mesothelial tissue which forms the lining of particular cavities of the…

Q: Jake told his girlfriend that the roller coaster did not bother him, butduring the ride he let loose…

A: Individuals turn out totally different sounds because of the passage of air through the vocal cords…

Q: Suppose a gastrovascular cavity were open at two ends,with fluid entering one end and leaving the…

A: Introduction  All the organisms are made up of cell, though some organisms are complex multicellular…

Q: What are the respiratory system?

A: Introduction: The process of respiration (inhalation of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide) is…

Q: What are some muscles and bones in the respiratory system

A: The respiratory system contains network of organs and tissues along with some muscles and bones that…

Q: Which serous membrane(s) is/are found in the abdominopelvic cavity?

A: The abdominopelvic cavity comprises of the abdomen as well as pelvic cavity. The abdominopelvic…

Q: What are the three main functions of the nose?

A: Nose is a first organ of the respiratory system. It is protruding part found at the center of face…

Q: What is the purpose of venolyphatic sinuses?

A: Sinuses are hollow cavities systems in the skull. The largest sinus cavities are about an inch.…

Q: What are various types of alveolar glands?

A: The flask-shaped secretory units with a sac-like lumen surrounded by uniformly sized cells are known…

Q: What are the dorsal respiratory groups?

A: There are three major groups in the respiratory center: two in the medulla and one in the pons. The…

Q: What are compound Alveolar glands?

A: Compound alveolar glands are also known as acinar gland/acinous gland/saccular gland. These glands…

Q: What does the vocal fold do during inhalation?

A: Vocal folds are folds of tissues present in larynx which performs some major functions.First…

Q: Where are the compound alveolar glands located?

A: Compound alveolar glands fall under the category of exocrine glands, where the final secretory…