Which Structure Is Both a Lower Respiratory Structure and in the Conducting

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which structure is both a lower respiratory structure and in the conducting zone? (Hint: Recall Figure 22.3.)

• A) an alveolus
• B) the laryngopharynx
• C) a respiratory bronchiole
• D) any bronchus

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