File:Trachea histology 01.jpg
Trachea_histology_01.jpg (480 × 600 pixels, file size: 47 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)
Trachea Histology
The trachea is lined by an cells described as a pseudostratified epithelium. (Stain - Haematoxylin Eosin)
Pseudostratified Epithelium
- All epithelial cells make contact with the basement membrane
- Not all cells reach the surface of the epithelium.
Specializations and Glandular
- The epithelial cells may also have surface specializations such as cilia and are described as ciliated.
- The epithelium also contains Goblet cells, glandular simple columnar epithelial cells hat secrete mucus.
- Links: Respiratory System Development | Histology
Links: Histology | Histology Stains | Blue Histology images copyright Lutz Slomianka 1998-2009. The literary and artistic works on the original Blue Histology website may be reproduced, adapted, published and distributed for non-commercial purposes. See also the page Histology Stains.
Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, April 19) Embryology Trachea histology 01.jpg. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/File:Trachea_histology_01.jpg
- © Dr Mark Hill 2024, UNSW Embryology ISBN: 978 0 7334 2609 4 - UNSW CRICOS Provider Code No. 00098G
File history
Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time.
| Date/Time | Thumbnail | Dimensions | User | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| current | 13:06, 26 March 2012 | | 480 × 600 (47 KB) | Z8600021 (talk | contribs) | ==Trachea Histology== {{Blue Histology}} Category:Histology Category:Respiratory |
You cannot overwrite this file.
File usage
The following 2 pages use this file:
