Histology of the Circulatory System; Respiratory System quiz
1. Rank the following blood cells in order of abundance.
Basophil 4
Erythrocyte 1
Eosinophil 3
Lymphocyte 2
2. A. What type of epithelium lines the Circulatory system? Simple squamous Et
B. What type of epithelium lines the upper respiratory tract? Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
3. Name two muscles used for inspiration/inhalation of air into the lungs.
thoracic diaphragm
intercostal muscles
4. A. Name the three layers comprising the wall of any blood vessel.
Tunica intima, tunica media, tunica adventitia
b. Which of these layers is the thickest in a muscular artery, and why?
Tunica media, because of the muscle layer
5. A. Name all the cartilages of the larynx
Arytenoid
Cricoid
Epiglottis
Thyroid
b. Which of these functions to prevent food from entering the trachea (hopefully)? Epigottis
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