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What is the structural change that occurs in the bronchi as they branch?
What is the structural change that occurs in the bronchi as they branch?
- An increase in both cartilage and smooth muscle
- A decrease in cartilage and an increase in smooth muscle (correct)
- A decrease in both cartilage and smooth muscle
- An increase in cartilage and a decrease in smooth muscle
What is the purpose of the pleural fluid in the pleural cavity?
What is the purpose of the pleural fluid in the pleural cavity?
- To reduce the pressure in the thoracic cavity
- To increase the pressure in the thoracic cavity
- To increase friction between the lungs and the thoracic cavity
- To reduce friction between the lungs and the thoracic cavity (correct)
Which type of cell in the alveoli secretes alveolar fluid containing surfactant?
Which type of cell in the alveoli secretes alveolar fluid containing surfactant?
- Type 2 alveolar epithelial cells (correct)
- Type 1 alveolar epithelial cells
- Neither type 1 nor type 2 alveolar epithelial cells
- Both type 1 and type 2 alveolar epithelial cells
How many lobes does the right lung have?
How many lobes does the right lung have?
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What is the condition often seen in newborns due to a lack of surfactant?
What is the condition often seen in newborns due to a lack of surfactant?
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What is the function of the nasal conchae in the nasal cavity?
What is the function of the nasal conchae in the nasal cavity?
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What is the name of the cartilage located in the larynx that is involved in voice production?
What is the name of the cartilage located in the larynx that is involved in voice production?
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What is the term for producing words using vocal cords?
What is the term for producing words using vocal cords?
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What is the name of the tube that extends from the larynx and divides into right and left primary bronchi?
What is the name of the tube that extends from the larynx and divides into right and left primary bronchi?
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What is the effect of androgens on vocal cords?
What is the effect of androgens on vocal cords?
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