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Illustration of the basic anatomy of the respiratory system with the corresponding epithelial types for each anatomical site. Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium (yellow) is found in the sinuses, nasal cavity, nasopharynx, larynx, and trachea. Stratified squamous epithelium (blue) lines the oral cavity, oropharynx, and vocal cords.
