Which of the following parts of the respiratory system has no cartilage?

Correct answer: C. Bronchioles

  • A. Larynx
  • B. Trachea
  • C. Bronchioles
  • D. Bronchi

Explanation

Terminal Bronchioles is the last part of the conducting portion of the respiratory system, and has the smallest diameter of all (less than 1mm). There is no cartilage, or glands, some smooth muscle is still present, there are no goblet cells. The epithelium is either columnar or cuboidal.

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