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What distinguishes bronchioles from the larger bronchi?

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What distinguishes bronchioles from the larger bronchi?


  1. bronchioles have no cartilage in their walls
  2. bronchioles have smooth muscle in their walls
  3. bronchioles collapse between exhalation and inhalation
  4. the alveoli open onto these air passages

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A: Bronchioles have no cartilage so may constrict and dilate. They do not collapse. Terminal bronchiole and respiratory bronchioles lie between the bronchioles and the alveoli.

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