A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/11/M/J/20

Explanation
Bronchi contain specific respiratory structures
Steps:
- Recall bronchi are airways branching from trachea to lungs.
- Identify key histological features: incomplete cartilage rings, smooth muscle, ciliated pseudostratified epithelium.
- Match features to options based on standard anatomy.
- Select option listing cartilage rings and smooth muscle.
Why B is correct:
- Bronchi feature C-shaped hyaline cartilage rings for support and smooth muscle for constriction, per respiratory anatomy definitions.
Why the others are wrong:
- A lacks cartilage, found only in smaller bronchioles.
- C includes alveoli, absent in bronchi.
- D mentions stratified squamous epithelium, typical of esophagus not airways.
Not enough information on exact choices, but B aligns with bronchial structure.
Final answer: B
Topic: The gas exchange system
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