1. Which epithelium covers the vestubulum nasi? Which
glands can be found in the mucosa of the nasal cavity?
Describe the function of the conchae nasi and name the
epithelium which covers them.
2. Which type of neurones are, according to their morphology
and origin, olfactory neurones? Which glands can be found
in the lamina propria of the olfactory mucosa? What type of
secretion do they produce?
3. Which type of muscle tissue constitutes the vocal muscle?
Which epithelium covers the plica vocalis? Which type of
glands can be found in the lamina propria and the
submucosa of the trachea?
4. Name all the parts of the bronchial tree using latin based
terminology. Describe the term “bronchiopulmonary
segment” and clarify its clinical relevance.
5. Name the unit of the lungs which is ventilated by a single
bronchiole. What is the diameter of a bronchiole? What is
the function of club (exocrine bronchiolar cells) cells and
where are they located?
6. Which part of the airways is the first to carry the gas
exchange function? How many alveoli can be found in fully
developed lunges? At what age do the lungs reach this
stage?
7. Name the components of the blood-air barrier. What are
lamellar bodies? In which cells can they be found?
8. What is the function of the pulmonary surfactant? During
which week of foetal development does the production of
the surfactant starts?
9. Describe the function of dust cells. What is the origin of
these cells and to which system do they belong?
10. Which tissue does constitute pleura?
Slides: 24-28. EM atlas: 23, 60, 61, 83