The Mucous Blanket Covers All of the Structures of the Respiratory

question 27

True/False

The mucous blanket covers all of the structures of the respiratory system except the epiglottis.

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells through electrical and chemical signals.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system that do not produce electrical impulses but are essential for the support, protection, and nutrition of neurons.

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells that transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the nervous system, enabling communication between the brain and the body.