Which Statement Is NOT True of the Bronchial Tree

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the bronchial tree?

• A)The trachea branches into the right and left primary bronchi.
• B)The secondary bronchi carry air to the lobes of each lung.
• C)The primary and secondary bronchi are kept open by cartilage.
• D)The bronchioles are kept open by skeletal muscle.

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Definitions:

Oppositional

Characterized by resistance or dissent in attitude or action, often seen in behaviors that are contrary to those expected or requested by others.

Lamellae

Thin layers or plates of tissue, as in the bones, or in the chloroplasts of plant cells, where they form the grana.

Lacunae

Small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue that house osteocytes or chondrocytes, respectively, essential for tissue health and maintenance.

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bone tissue that allow for the distribution of nutrients and communication among osteocytes.