Which structure is the most distal, and smallest, part of the conducting portion of the respiratory system? Group of answer choices tertiary bronchus laryngopharynx alveolus terminal bronchiole alveolar duct respiratory bronchiole
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The conducting portion includes all the airways that transport air to the sites of gas exchange but do not participate in gas exchange themselves. This includes structures from the nasal cavity down to the terminal bronchioles. Show more…
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