Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 12SAE
Summary Introduction
To review:
The specific protective function of mucus secreted by tracheal goblet cells.
Introduction:
Goblet cells found in the trachea secrete mucus. This mucus is primarily composed of polysaccharides, globulins, and a mixture of inorganic salts. Mucus helps in the entrapment of foreign particles and facilitate their removal.
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Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Ch. 13 - More than one choice may apply. When you exhale,...Ch. 13 - Prob. 2MCCh. 13 - Prob. 3MCCh. 13 - Prob. 4MCCh. 13 - Prob. 5MCCh. 13 - Prob. 6MCCh. 13 - Prob. 7MCCh. 13 - 8. Clearly explain the difference between external...Ch. 13 - Prob. 9SAECh. 13 - 10. Why is it important that the trachea be...
Ch. 13 - Where in the respiratory tract is the air...Ch. 13 - Prob. 12SAECh. 13 - Prob. 13SAECh. 13 - 14. What is it about the structure of the alveoli...Ch. 13 - Prob. 15SAECh. 13 - Name several nonrespiratory air movements, and...Ch. 13 - Prob. 17SAECh. 13 - What is the major way that oxygen is transported...Ch. 13 - Prob. 19SAECh. 13 - Prob. 20SAECh. 13 - Prob. 21SAECh. 13 - Name two chemical factors that modify respiratory...Ch. 13 - Define hyperventilation. If you hyperventilate, do...Ch. 13 - 24. Compare and contrast the signs and symptoms of...Ch. 13 - Prob. 25SAECh. 13 - Prob. 26CTCh. 13 - Why doesn’t Laney have to worry when her...Ch. 13 - 28. Mr. Alvarez bumped a bee’s nest while making...Ch. 13 - Prob. 29CTCh. 13 - Prob. 30CTCh. 13 - Prob. 31CT
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