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#Question id: 10878


The resistance of the pulmonary tree is so low that a 1 cm of water pressure gradient is sufficient to cause normal air flow during resting conditions. Which of the following often has a substantial resistance during pulmonary disease states that can limit alveolar ventilation?

#I Life Science/ Life Sciences Group – I-V
  1. Alveoli

  2. Bronchioles

  3. Large bronchi
  4. Small bronchi