Cilia in respiratory tree

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.

JK270

New Member
7+ Year Member
Joined
Jan 6, 2014
Messages
7
Reaction score
1
Where is cilia terminated? In FA (p. 600), it mentions that pseudostratified ciliated columnar cells extend to beginning of terminal bronchioles (conducting zone) and cilia terminate in respiratory bronchioles (respiratory zone). I thought there is no cilia in respiratory zone.
 
Top