Respiratory Mucosa

The mucous membrane lining the RESPIRATORY TRACT, including the NASAL CAVITY; the LARYNX; the TRACHEA; and the BRONCHI tree. The respiratory mucosa consists of various types of epithelial cells ranging from ciliated columnar to simple squamous, mucous GOBLET CELLS, and glands containing both mucous and serous cells.

Year introduced: 2000

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Tree Number(s): A04.760, A10.615.550.760

MeSH Unique ID: D020545

Entry Terms:

• Mucosa, Respiratory
• Respiratory Epithelium
• Epithelium, Respiratory

Previous Indexing:

• Mucous Membrane or specifics (1966-1999)
• Respiratory System or specifics (1966-1999)

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Anatomy Category
Respiratory System
Respiratory Mucosa
Goblet Cells
Laryngeal Mucosa
Nasal Mucosa
Olfactory Mucosa +

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Tissues
Membranes
Mucous Membrane
Respiratory Mucosa
Laryngeal Mucosa
Goblet Cells
Nasal Mucosa
Goblet Cells
Olfactory Mucosa +