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Why do you think mucus production is important in the olfactory epithelium?
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The mucus that covers the olfactory epithelium does all?
the mucus the covers the the olfactory epithelium does all of the following. keep the tissue moist dilutes potentially dangerous odorants
What long cilia that protrude from the nasal epithelium and are bathed with mucus?
olfactory hairs
What type of glands occur in olfactory epithelium?
Bowman's glands, also known as olfactory glands, occur in the olfactory epithelium. These glands secrete mucus that helps to moisten and protect the olfactory epithelium, as well as provide a medium for odor molecules to dissolve in, allowing for olfaction, or the sense of smell.
What is the function of the ciliated epithelium of the tracheobronchial tree?
The function of the ciliated epithelium of the tracheobronchial tree is secretion and absorption. These cells control the mucus produced.
Which fat-soluble vitamin is important for the health of epithelial cells because it promotes mucus production?
Vitamin d
The mucus that covers the olfactory epithelium does all?
the mucus the covers the the olfactory epithelium does all of the following. keep the tissue moist dilutes potentially dangerous odorants
What long cilia that protrude from the nasal epithelium and are bathed with mucus?
olfactory hairs
What type of glands occur in olfactory epithelium?
Bowman's glands, also known as olfactory glands, occur in the olfactory epithelium. These glands secrete mucus that helps to moisten and protect the olfactory epithelium, as well as provide a medium for odor molecules to dissolve in, allowing for olfaction, or the sense of smell.
How do people smell food?
A specialized smell receptor is situated In the roof of the nasal canal,called Olfactory mucosa. the olfactory epithelium is innervated by the olfactory(1st cranial)nerve and some branches of the 5th nerve.Olfactory epithelium contains three kinds of cells,namely olfactory receptor cells,supporting cells and basal cells.Olfactory receptor cells are sensory hair cells,sensitive to all kind of cells.Their axons terminally join the olfactory nerve. Supporting cells are mucus-secreting columnar cells. Basal cells are the stem cells from which new receptor cells are formed.Olfaction,just like taste,is a chemical sense. The molecules of the odorous substances reach the nasal canal along with the inspired air. Here, they dissolve in the mucus secretion and then attach to the receptor cells. This stimulates the receptor cells and they generate olfactory impulses. Olfactory nerves transmit these impulses to the olfactory center in the temporal lobe of the cerebrum(known as the olfactory cortex)
What are the main functions of a nose?
the nosetrills,nasal cavity,mucus membrame,cilia,olfactory nerves and olfactory bulb.
What tissue propels sheets of mucus?
a ciliated epithelium
What is the role of the gastric juice?
mucus protects the epithelium for the acidity in the stomach.
What is the function of the ciliated epithelium of the tracheobronchial tree?
The function of the ciliated epithelium of the tracheobronchial tree is secretion and absorption. These cells control the mucus produced.
What is the role of mucous found in the gastric juice?
mucus protects the epithelium for the acidity in the stomach.
What is the connection between the shape and the function of epithelium tissue?
thin wall - rapid diffusion small gaps - allow diffusion and actv tspt goblet cells in lung epithelium - secrete mucus to trap bacteria ciliated epithelium - waft mucus out of the lungs squamous - stretch and recoil around a blood vessel there are about another 10 types of specialised epithelium tissues and cells in the human body
What thin sheets of tissue that secretes mucus and line body surfaces?
simple squamous epithelium
What is the purpose of ciliated hairy epithelium in the nose and trachea?
Beat the continually produced mucus into the stomach
