Which of the Following Is Most Abundant in the Trachea

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most abundant in the trachea and bronchi, becoming much less dense (and eventually absent) in the bronchioles?

• A) cartilage
• B) goblet cells
• C) macrophages
• D) smooth muscle cells
• E) type II alveolar cells

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Definitions:

Lymphatic Ducts

Large vessels in the lymphatic system that transport lymph from the lymph nodes to the veins.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in defending the body against infection by engulfing and destroying bacteria and fungi.

Macrophages

Large white blood cells found in tissue or mobile at sites of infection, absorbing and digesting cellular debris and pathogens.

Scavengers

Animals that consume dead or decaying organic matter, playing a critical role in the ecosystem by decomposing and recycling nutrients.