Histology: Nasal cavity, paranasal sinus,nasopharynx

The vestibule of the nasal cavity is lined by skin that contains….and…glands

Sebaceous and sweat

The nasal cavity proper is lined by nasal mucosa which is divided into….and….

• Respiratory mucosa

• Olfactory mucosa

The lamina propria of the respiratory mucosa has many …..glands of mixed seromucous variety

Simple branched tubuloacinar

Over the inferior concha the nasal mucosa contains large venous plexuses called……or……

Swell or cavernous bodies

Olfactory mucosa lines ……

• Roof of nasal cavity

• Superior concha

• Upper part of nasal septum

How can olfactory mucosa be differentiated from respiratory mucosa?

Olfactory is yellowish in color while respiratory mucosa is pinkish in color

Olfactory epithelium serves as a receptor for sensation of …..

smell

Respiratory mucosa is lined by Respiratory epithelium which is….

Pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium

Olfactory epithelium is…..variety

Pseudostratified columnar (no goblet cells)