Predict the consequences of non-functional cilia in the respiratory airways.
What will be an ideal response?
Cilia lining the respiratory tract beat in a synchronized manner to move sticky mucus and trapped dust particles toward the throat and away from delicate respiratory surfaces. This cleansing action is lost if the cilia are damaged or immobilized by heavy smoking or some metabolic problem, and the irritants will no longer be removed. As a result, chronic respiratory infections develop.
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Which type of epithelial tissue would be the least protective?
A. Stratified keratinized B. Stratified nonkeratinized C. Simple columnar D. Transitional E. Simple squamous
The active form of vitamin D, which is synthesized in the kidney and plays an important role in normal calcium metabolism, is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
_________________________ occur when there is injury to the muscle tendon in the front of the shin.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Two prominent features of the clavicle are the medial sternal end and the lateral ________ end
A) humeral B) glenoid C) coracoid D) acromial E) subscapular