heavy smoking destroys the pseudostratified ciliated epithelum lining the trachea. Speculate what might happen if these cellsare replaced by nonciliated epithelium during the course of tissue repair?
2007-09-29 13:04:06 · 3 answers · asked by sgregory0020@verizon.net 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Ciliated epithelium ,through the movements of the cilia, helps to move secreted mucus,together with microbes upwards facilitating its elimination through coughing.This is an important mechanism protecting the lungs from infection.
Smoking will impair this process.Cilia are destroyed by the smoke.The result is increased susceptibility to infection.
2007-09-29 13:20:36 · answer #1 · answered by Gruya 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they will crave nicatine
2007-09-29 13:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question would arise on the replacements being corrupted by continued usage of cigarettes. Also there is a slight chance of rejection before cell impanting could occur as the trachea is an area of constant onslaught of viruses and pollutants, but if this is a viable option, the paitent should be advised on the benefits.
2007-09-29 13:20:25 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe if you explained what those words meant then people can actually answer your question.
2007-09-29 13:11:32 · answer #4 · answered by pinkpaw_cutie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋