Question

An important component of the lamina propria in the upper respiratory system is

Answer 1

Answer:

The mucus glands.

Explanation:

Lamina propria is the name of the connective tissue located in the upper respiratory system and the nose which is a part of the mucosa. The most important component of the lamina propria is the mucus glands.

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Answer 2

Answer:

An important component of the lamina propria in the upper respiratory system is mucus glands.

Explanation:

Lamina propria is a part of mucosa conatining loose connective tissue and in the respiratory system, it has folllowing characteristics :

• Capillaries
• Mast cells ( Histamine, serotonin, leucotrienes)
• Plasma cells (IgAs)
• Macrophages (cytokines)
• Mucus glands (mostly mixed , occur in deeper layers of lamina propria and within the submucosa)
• APC (  induce immune reactions)
• Lymphocytes (regulators and effector cells)