Why is the tracheal epithelium is siad to be pseudostratified?
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The trachael epithelium is cliated and has a goblet cells. What is the function of each of these modifications?
cilia?
goblet cells?
Answer 1:
The tracheal epithelium is pseudostratified because the epithelial cells are piled up to about 2-3 layers. If it were piled up more, it would be called plain stratified. If it was just one layer, that would be non-stratified.Some of the epithelial cells are goblet cells. THese secrete mucus to help trap particles and microorganisms. All the other epithelial cells have cilia (called sterio-cilia), which can sweep the mucus up and out the mouth (with a cough)
What is ciliotoxic and what effects does ciliotoxic have on tracheal function?
1.Would the bacteria could persist in the mucus and cause infection?
2.Is it true that air-borne pathogens would not be trapped?
3.Mucus will build up in trachea and coughing will increase to try to clear mucus, is that correct?
Thank you very much for your help.
Answer 1:
This term doesn't show up in any of my textbooks but first of all, it is an adjective; a ciliotoxin would likely be any substance that can destroy or disable the microtubules that make up cilia. If that is the case, then the three conditions you listed would very likely be caused.How much does a tracheal wash for a cat cost?
We had a chest X-Ray of the cat and blood work done. Originally they thought she has Asthma, but there is more a sign of some infection. I think the Vet recommended something like this or another procedure which she said would cost $900-$1300 and which would allow them to culture to find out what the problem really was. The cat has stopped coughing with steroids and some parasite prescription but her lungs still making gurgging noise and there is no conclusive diagnosis.
Answer 1:
Best advice I could give would be with a procedure as expensive as that, get a second opinion. Make sure that's what your cat needs and that the vet is not just trying to suck money out of you.I did some searching and found a yahoo answer from a year ago. Someone had the same question, and the person the best answer went to said she was quoted at $194-$234 from the human society. Granted prices will vary from place to place but but 234 to 1300 is a pretty big jump. :/
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Here's a link for a site that actually describes the process a bit and takes you through it step by step.
http://www.cvm.umn.edu/academics/course_…
From the sound of things so far for this procedure, it seems like it should be a last resort sort of thing and that it's kind of risky. Putting monetary issues aside, I would get a second opinion just for the sake of your cat's health and well being.
Best of luck hope your kitty is on the mend soon!
How much does a tracheal wash cost for cats?
I realize it probably varies by region and vet but, can anyone tell me a ballpark figure of how much this costs? My cat has respiratory issues and has been on prednisone with symptoms getting worse. I'm taking her back to the vet today for more tests. I'm just curious how much this procedure costs in case the vet thinks she may have some sort of bacterial or fungal lung infection so I'm not totally shocked if it is very costly.
Thanks!
Answer 1:
The Humane Society of NYC just quoted me $194-$234 for this procedure. This includes the visit, the sedation, 1/2 day hospitalization, actual tracheal wash, culture and cytology.Answer 2:
I would imagine it would cost a couple of hundred dollars. But that really does depend on a lot of factors.But since the cat needs to be sedated, that is usually a hundred dollars (US) right there. Then usually they recommend blood work (about fifty) and then there is the time and skill involved in the proceedure.
Your vet can give you an estimate before you agree to anything.
What is the purpose of open posterior portions of the tracheal rings?
what is the purpose of open posterior portions of the tracheal rings?
Answer 1:
The tracheal rings are semi-rigid structures. The fact that they aren't present directly posterio to the trachea where the oesophagus is means that food passing through the oesophagus is able to distend it slightly.If the tracheal rings encompassed the whole of the trachea, and the oesophagus was in the same position that it is relative to it, you'd have to chew a whole lot more!
Basically, it allows the oesophagus to expand slightly, at the expense of the diameter of the trache, when food passes down it
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