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Conducting part of the tertiary bronchi and bronchioles end up in
BiologyBreathing and Exchange of GasesNEET
Options:
  • A Segmental bronchi
  • B Segmental bronchiole
  • C Respiratory bronchioles
  • D Terminal bronchiole
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Terminal bronchiole
Tracheobronchial tree consists of -

I. Conducting part (from the external nostrils up to the terminal bronchioles). It performs the following functions -

A. Transport of the atmospheric air to the alveoli.

B. Removal of foreign particles.

C. Humidification of air.

D. Maintaining the temperature of air equal to body temperature.

II. Exchange part (includes alveoli and their ducts) - It is the site of actual diffusion of O2 and CO2 between blood and atmospheric air.

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