How Is the Trachea Adapted to Its Function
This type of epithelium is commonly adapted for secretion absorption and protection. Even though mutations in genes affect traits. Respiratory System Anatomy And Physiology Respiratory System Anatomy Human Respiratory System Human Anatomy And Physiology As a protective epithelium it lines the minor ducts of many exocrine glands while as a secretory epithelium it lines the stomach and uterine cervix. . The thyroid cartilage is a hyaline cartilage structure that sits in front of the larynx and above the thyroid glandThe cartilage is composed of two halves which meet in the middle at a peak called the laryngeal prominence also called the Adams apple. As absorptive columnar epithelium is characterised by the presence of striated border on its apical surface. Surface Area Many parts of the lungs. Due to its function. The alveoli are adapted for gas exchange with a large surface area with each alveolus having a 1-cell thick wall...