Michigan State University | Practice Q&A Compilation List the
structures of the bronchial tree in order and state whether they are
conduction or Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
2026 Update
Q: respiratory
Answer:
Conduction: primary bronchi, secondary bronchi, tertiary bronchi, bronchioles,
terminal bronchioles
Q: Respiratory: respiratory bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveoli
Answer:
Q: ID the nerve that provides parasympathetic innervation to the bronchial tree
Answer:
Vagus nerve
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Michigan State University | Practice Q&A Compilation List the
structures of the bronchial tree in order and state whether they are
conduction or Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
2026 Update
Q: Describe the effects of parasympathetic/sympathetic stimulation to the
bronchioles and
Answer:
mucous secretion Sympathetic:
Dilation of the bronchioles
Decrease in mucous secretion
Q: Parasympathetic
Answer:
Constriction of the bronchioles
Increase in mucous secretion
Q: List the layers of the pleural sac from superficial to deep
Answer:
-Parietal pleura
Pleural cavity
Visceral pleura
,ANTR 350 - Exam 4: Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems |
Michigan State University | Practice Q&A Compilation List the
structures of the bronchial tree in order and state whether they are
conduction or Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
2026 Update
Q: Describe the function of the pleural sac
Answer:
Reduces friction
Q: Describe the condition of pneumothorax
Answer:
-"Collapsed lung"
Causes:
Q: Trauma to chest
Answer:
Damaged lung tissue
Treatment:
Aspiration
Chest tube
, ANTR 350 - Exam 4: Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems |
Michigan State University | Practice Q&A Compilation List the
structures of the bronchial tree in order and state whether they are
conduction or Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
2026 Update
Q: List the nerves that innervate the parietal pleura
Answer:
Visceral pleura: ANS
Q: Parietal Pleura: Somatic innervation (can isolate pain)
Answer:
Intercostal nerves:
Costal parietal pleura
Part of diaphragmatic parietal pleura
Q: Phrenic nerves (C3-5 anterior primary rami)
Answer:
Mediastinal parietal pleura
Most of diaphragmatic parietal pleura