The Flow Rate of a Gas Through a Tube Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

The flow rate of a gas through a tube is proportional to the diameter of the tube. Through which structure in the human respiratory system does air flow the fastest?

• A) bronchiole
• B) trachea
• C) bronchus
• D) alveoli

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