PHARYNX

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genes expressing in PHARYNX
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Location: connects the nasal cavities to the larynx named nasopharynx and oral cavity to the esophagus named oropharynx

NASOPHARYNX

Location: auditory (Eustachian) tubes connect the pharynx and the middle ears

Composition:

Cells:

Function: provide a coordinated sweeping motion of the mucus coat -"ciliary escalator" - that serves as an important protective mechanism for removing small inhaled particles.

Function: unicellular mucin-secreting glands.

Function: receptor cells of general sensation.

Function: release polypeptide hormones and/or catecholamines that are thought to function in reflexes regulating the airway or vascular caliber.

Function: serve as a reserve population by maintaining individual cell replacement in the epithelium.

Function: conditioning (warming, moistening and removal of particulate materials) of the air, prevention the epithelium from dehydration by moving air.

Composition: loose connective tissue with numerous elastic fibers

OROPHARYNX

Composition:

PHARYNGEAL TONSILS (ADENOIDS)

Function: guard for infective agents.

Composition: