Morphologic Features of Airway Surface Epithelial Cells and Glands1

摘要: Both the epithelium and submucosal glands of conducting airways lung are composed a variety recognizable cell types as determined by light electron microscopy. The morphologic features that allow classification these to be made aresummarized herein occurrence species distribution each type. Many, but not all, epithelial found in humans, their occurrence, frequency, vary. total volume airway also specific. Although gland have been well described humans opossum, little is known aspects other species. suggested possible functions for recognized many tabulated discussion. Extrapolation from results animal studies requires caution should based on judicious choice with full knowledge comparative structure. Th...