Asked by sharon gordon on Jul 09, 2024
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Which of the following statements regarding the lungs is correct?
A) The left lung is larger than the right lung.
B) The left lung contains two lobes, while the right lung contains three lobes.
C) The left lung has more bronchopulmonary segments than the right lung.
D) Only the right lung has a hilum.
E) The left lung contains three lobes, while the right lung contains two lobes.
Bronchopulmonary Segments
Divisions of the lung tissues that are anatomically and functionally distinct, each served by its own artery and bronchus.
Hilum
The part of an organ where blood vessels, nerves, and other structures enter or exit.
- Recognize the differences between the right and left lung in terms of structure and lobes.
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Caraline PattersonJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The left lung is divided into two lobes (superior and inferior) by the oblique fissure, while the right lung is divided into three lobes (superior, middle, and inferior) by the oblique and horizontal fissures. This anatomical difference accounts for the correct statement.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the differences between the right and left lung in terms of structure and lobes.