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Structure Bronchioles Describe Explain Makes Adapted Function Bronchi

Front Describe the structure of bronchioles & explain how its structure makes it adapted for its function
Back Bronchioles:
  • Bronchi divide to form small bronchioles
  • No cartilage rings
  • Smooth muscle - when contracts, they constrict and when it relaxes they dilate, changing amount of air reaching the lungs
  • Thin flattened epithelium lining - some gas exhange possible


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