Bronchiole
noun
A bronchiole is a small airway in the lungs that branches out from the larger bronchus and leads to alveoli.
The bronchioles are crucial for directing air to the alveoli where gas exchange occurs.

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small airway, lung passage, respiratory tract
noun
A bronchiole is a small airway in the lungs that branches out from the larger bronchus and leads to alveoli.
The bronchioles are crucial for directing air to the alveoli where gas exchange occurs.

Usage tips
Neutral
small airway, lung passage, respiratory tract
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Function
Bronchioles play a vital role in the respiratory system by allowing air to reach the alveoli.
Inhale deeply during exercise to ensure that air reaches the smallest bronchioles.
Medical Context
Learning about bronchioles is essential for studying lung diseases like asthma.
Discussing bronchiole functions helps in understanding respiratory illnesses.
Anatomical Position
Bronchioles are positioned at the end of the bronchial tree, leading to the alveolar sacs.
Visualize the bronchioles as the final paths where air travels in the lungs.
Function
Bronchioles play a vital role in the respiratory system by allowing air to reach the alveoli.
Inhale deeply during exercise to ensure that air reaches the smallest bronchioles.
Medical Context
Learning about bronchioles is essential for studying lung diseases like asthma.
Discussing bronchiole functions helps in understanding respiratory illnesses.
Anatomical Position
Bronchioles are positioned at the end of the bronchial tree, leading to the alveolar sacs.
Visualize the bronchioles as the final paths where air travels in the lungs.
Function
Bronchioles play a vital role in the respiratory system by allowing air to reach the alveoli.
Inhale deeply during exercise to ensure that air reaches the smallest bronchioles.
Medical Context
Learning about bronchioles is essential for studying lung diseases like asthma.
Discussing bronchiole functions helps in understanding respiratory illnesses.
Anatomical Position
Bronchioles are positioned at the end of the bronchial tree, leading to the alveolar sacs.
Visualize the bronchioles as the final paths where air travels in the lungs.
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