Goblet Cells Respiratory System. The primary function of the respiratory passage is to bring air into close contact with blood flowing in capillaries in order to allow the exchange of gases at the alveoli. 151b Name and describe the structures of the respiratory system system Section.
Basal cells can be precursors of either goblet cells or columnar cells. The epithelium contains goblet cells one of the specialized columnar epithelial cells that produce mucus to trap debris. The respiratory epithelium is primarily composed of ciliated columnar epithelial cells and interspersed with a number of goblet cells Figure 2.
The cilia of regular epithelial cells beat in a constant.
The epithelium contains goblet cells one of the specialized columnar epithelial cells that produce mucus to trap debris. The cilia of regular epithelial cells beat in a constant. Basal cells can be precursors of either goblet cells or columnar cells. Samples of goblet cells can be preserved through cryopreservation and analyzed with light.