What Structure(s) Is/are Not Part of the Anatomical Dead Space

Question

What structure(s) is/are not part of the anatomical dead space?
A) Larynx
B) Trachea
C) Alveoli
D) Bronchi

Accepted Answer

The anatomical dead space consists of the airways that do not participate in gas exchange, including the larynx, trachea, and bronchi. The alveoli, however, are the primary sites for gas exchange in the lungs, making them not part of the anatomical dead space.