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Bronchi and Bronchioles - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 18:30, 14 August 2008
, 18:30, 14 August 2008→Function
==Function==
==Function==
*The bronchi and bronchioles are parts of the 'Conduction Zone' of the respiratory system - allowing the passage of air from the external environment into the lungs where gaseous exchange can take place.
*The bronchi and bronchioles are parts of the ''''Conduction Zone'''' of the respiratory system - allowing the passage of air from the external environment into the lungs where gaseous exchange can take place.
*Some of the Bronchioles have alveoli scattered along their length, and thus form part of teh 'Respiratory Zone' - a site for gaseous exchange.
*Some of the Bronchioles have alveoli scattered along their length, and thus form part of teh 'Respiratory Zone' - a site for gaseous exchange.
==Histology==
==Histology==