Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Histological Transition from Bronchi

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the histological transition from bronchi into smaller branches in the bronchial tree?

• A)The lining changes from respiratory epithelium to stratified squamous epithelium.
• B)The rings of cartilage completely disappear during the transition from the trachea into the bronchial tree.
• C)The amount of smooth muscle increases in the smaller passageways of the bronchial tree.
• D)More hyaline cartilage is found in the smaller passageways of the bronchial tree.

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Definitions:

Insulin

Protein hormone secreted from the pancreas that increases the uptake of glucose and amino acids by most tissues.

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Loop of Henle

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