The bronchus, which is a major air passage in the respiratory system, primarily functions to conduct air to and from the lungs. It produces mucus through its epithelial lining, which helps trap dust, pathogens, and other particles, keeping the airways clear and protecting the lungs. Additionally, the bronchial walls contain smooth muscle and cartilage, aiding in the regulation of air flow and maintaining airway structure.
The noun bronchus is the singular form of bronchi.
Bronchi is the plural of bronchus.
No, bronchioles branch of a bronchus.
A bronchiole has no cartilage in its wall, a bronchus does.
bronchus diverges from the windpipe. bronchus enters lung and provides air passage.
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.
right principal bronchus
Reflection of bronchus is caused by a reflection of the pleura.
I think air is filtered in the bronchus
"Lobar bronchus" literally means a bronchus that supplies a lobe of the lung. It is a branch of the main bronchus that further divides into smaller bronchi to provide air to specific lung lobes.
Bronchogram is record of the bronchus.
Bronchus is the singular form; bronchi is the plural.