Why is the branching pattern of the bronchioles important for the function of the lower respiratory
system?
o It keeps foreign particles out of the lungs.
It maximizes the number of places where
oxygen can be transferred into the blood.
It allows the lungs to expand and contract in
order to maximize the amount of air that is
breathed in.
It keeps the inside of the lungs lubricated.

Its main function is to allow the unobstructed passage of air to and from the lungs. The trachea is a fairly rigid structure and a good deal of force is ... the lungs and thus oxygen cannot be exchanged and transported to the cells of the body. At its lower end, the trachea divides into two

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It maximizes the number of places where oxygen can be transferred into the blood.

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