The main tissue in the respiratory system is the epithelial tissue, which lines the airways and facilitates the exchange of gases in the lungs. This tissue helps to protect the respiratory system from harmful substances and infections while allowing for efficient gas exchange.
Cartilage is a tough, flexible connective tissue that is present in the walls of the respiratory system, such as the trachea and bronchi. It provides structural support and helps to keep the airways open during breathing.
The respiratory system would be affected if ciliated columnar epithelium were destroyed by disease. This type of epithelium lines the respiratory tract and is responsible for moving mucus and foreign particles out of the airways. Damage to this tissue can impair the clearance of debris and increase the risk of respiratory infections.
The respiratory system is made of the conducting airways (bronchi, bronchioles, etc.) and the alveoli (air sacs). Alveloi are lined with two major cell types: type I pneumocytes, which are broad and flat and mediate gas exchange, and type II pneumocytes, which 1) make surfactant to keep the alveoli from collapsing and 2) serve as stem cells to regenerate type I pneumocytes after injury.
Mostly the mucous tissue in the respiratory system, but mucous tissue in the gastrointestinal system is also affected.
The respiratory system consists of living tissue that requires food to survive. The digestive system processes the food you eat and turns it into a form that can be carried to the cells of the respiratory system so they can be well nourished and keep the respiratory system functioning properly..
lung tissue has what consistency?
Lymphatic system
Smooth muscle tissue can be found in various organs and structures throughout the body, including the walls of blood vessels, the digestive tract, the urinary bladder, and the respiratory airways.
The respiratory system is largely lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.
Human mucous tissue belongs to the respiratory system. It lines the respiratory tract, including the nasal passages, throat, and lungs, where it helps trap and remove particles and pathogens to prevent them from entering the body.
Smooth muscle tissue can be found in various organs and structures throughout the human body, including the walls of blood vessels, the digestive tract, the urinary bladder, and the respiratory airways.