Light micrograph of human nasal mucosa,found lining the airways of the nose. The layer at top is the mucus-secreting epithelium. The nasal cavity forms part of the system of airways that conducts air to & from the lungs. The walls of the conducting airways are supported by cartilage and bone which prevents their collapse during ventilation. The inner lining consists of a layer of ciliated (hair-like),columnar cells interspersed with mucous- and hormone-secreting cells. The properties of these cell-types serve to warm,humidify & filter inhaled air. Magnification: x50 at 35mm size | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Michler, Astrid & Hans-Frieder |
Bildgröße: | 3630 px × 2480 px |
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