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The two bronchi are rigid tubes running between the trachea (the wind pipe) and the lungs, allowing air containing oxygen into the lungs, and ridding the body of carbon dioxide. In healthy individuals, a fine layer of watery mucus is secreted onto the surface of the bronchi to prevent infection and allow a smoother passage of air. Sometimes this system breaks down; for example, in those with cystic fibrosis, the body is unable to regulate the thickness and consistency of this mucus which often leads to bacterial infection, a slow degradation of this tissue, and great discomfort.
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What is the plural of bronchus?
Bronchi is the plural of bronchus.
What does lobar bronchus mean literaly?
Lobar= lobe Bronchus= windpipe
Which primary bronchus is the more likely site for an inspired object to become lodged?
The primary bronchus that is the more likely site for an inspired object to become lodged is the right bronchus. It has a straighter alignment compared to the left bronchus.
What is the function of cartilage in the bronchus?
The function of cartilage in the bronchus is to hold the soft tissue open so that air may pass through. The cartilage in the bronchus are C-shaped rings.
What is bronchites?
A bronchus is a main branch of the airway located below the trachea and above the bronchioles.
What is the singular to Bronchus?
The noun bronchus is the singular form of bronchi.
What is the plural of bronchus?
Bronchi is the plural of bronchus.
Does bronchus come after bronchiole?
No, bronchioles branch of a bronchus.
What is the main difference between a bronchus and a bronchiole?
A bronchiole has no cartilage in its wall, a bronchus does.
How would you use bronchus in a sentence?
bronchus diverges from the windpipe. bronchus enters lung and provides air passage.
Comparing with the right main bronchus the left main bronchus?
The right main bronchus is wider, shorter, and more vertical than the left. The left main bronchus is smaller in caliber,but 5 cm longer than the left bronchus.
Is air filtered in the bronchus?
I think air is filtered in the bronchus
What principal bronchus is more vertical?
right principal bronchus
Reflection of bronchus?
Reflection of bronchus is caused by a reflection of the pleura.
What does lobar bronchus mean literaly?
Lobar= lobe Bronchus= windpipe
What is the medical term meaning record of the bronchus?
Bronchogram is record of the bronchus.
What is the singular form of bronchus?
Bronchus is the singular form; bronchi is the plural.
