Which Term Refers to the Initial Branches of the Trachea

Question

Which term refers to the initial branches of the trachea that lead into each lung?
A) bronchioles
B) alveoli
C) pleura
D) bronchi

Accepted Answer

The initial branches of the trachea that lead into each lung are called bronchi. Each bronchus (singular of bronchi) enters a lung where it branches off into smaller tubes, eventually leading to bronchioles and then to the alveoli for gas exchange.