Where are the seromucous tracheal glands primarily located?
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Correct answer: Tela submucosa
Tracheal glands are found in the submucosa, the layer between the lamina propria and the cartilage. These glands supplement the mucus produced by goblet cells and help humidify the incoming air.
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