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1
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What is the name of the functional units of the lungs?

A

Bronchopulmonary Segments

2
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What is contained within each bronchopulonary segment>

A

1) Segmental Bronchus
2) Branch of the Pulmonary Artery
3) Segment of Lung Tissue
4) Surrounding Septum

3
Q

T/F: a single bronchopulmonary segment of the lung can be removed without effecting the adjacent segments?

A

True

4
Q

What is the arterial blood supply to the lungs?

A

Bronchial Arteries (from the thoracic aorta)

5
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What is the venous drainage of the lungs?

A

Bronchial Veins (to the azygos and accessory hemiazygos veins)

6
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What is the clinical condition that will effect the sentimental bronchi?

A

Bronchitis- effecting the smooth muscle of the sentimental bronchi

7
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What is the clinical condition that will primarily effect the bronchioles of children?

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Bronchiolytis- effecting he smooth muscle of the bronchioles of children

8
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What is the clinical condition what will effect the alveoli of the lungs?

A

Pneumonia