Roughly ________ Terminal Bronchioles Arise from Each Segmental Bronchus

Question

Roughly ________ terminal bronchioles arise from each segmental bronchus.
A) 1,500
B) 3,000
C) 6,500
D) 10,000
E) 100,000

Accepted Answer

Each segmental bronchus gives rise to approximately 6,500 terminal bronchioles, as the bronchial tree branches extensively to increase the surface area for gas exchange in the lungs.