Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The gas exchange system

The gas exchange system — practice question

Which statement explains why the walls of the bronchioles contain no cartilage?

  • ACartilage would make the bronchioles too narrow.
  • BGases must diffuse across the walls of the bronchioles.
  • CSmooth muscle is sufficient to support the walls of the bronchioles.
  • DThe bronchiole walls do not need to change shape.

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