Asked by Ethan Young on May 08, 2024
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When people aspirate liquids or food into their lungs, the liquid or food most commonly enters the right lung rather than the left lung. This is because the right primary bronchus is ________ than the left primary bronchus.
A) longer
B) thinner
C) more vertical
D) less ciliated
E) shorter
Primary Bronchus
Either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs, providing a pathway for air flow.
Ciliated
Relating to or having tiny hair-like structures on the surface that move in a wavelike manner to propel substances.
- Understand why aspiration is more common into the right lung.
Verified Answer
SG
Sonya GonsalezMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The right primary bronchus is more vertical compared to the left primary bronchus, which makes it easier for aspirated materials to enter the right lung.
Learning Objectives
- Understand why aspiration is more common into the right lung.