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| Bronchioles divide until they become ''terminal bronchioles''. After these the ''respiratory bronchioles'' have sporadic ] on their walls. Eventually the respiratory tract branches into ]s, then ]s. | Bronchioles divide until they become ''terminal bronchioles''. After these the ''respiratory bronchioles'' have sporadic ] on their walls. Eventually the respiratory tract branches into ]s, then ]s. | ||
| ], a life-threatening situation, occurs when the smooth muscular tissue of the bronchioles constricts, severely narrowing their diameter. Bronchospasm is |
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| The medical condition of inflammation of the bronchioles is termed ]. Diseases of the bronchioles include ], ], ] infection, and ]. | The medical condition of inflammation of the bronchioles is termed ]. Diseases of the bronchioles include ], ], ] infection, and ]. | ||
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The bronchioles are the first airway branches that no longer contain cartilage. They are branches of the bronchi, and are smaller than one millimetre in diameter.
There are no glands or cartilage in any of the bronchioles, and the epithelial cells become more cuboidal in shape.
Bronchioles divide until they become terminal bronchioles. After these the respiratory bronchioles have sporadic alveoli on their walls. Eventually the respiratory tract branches into alveolar ducts, then alveolar sacs.
Bronchospasm, a life-threatening situation, occurs when the smooth muscular tissue of the bronchioles constricts, severely narrowing their diameter. Bronchospasm is commonly treated by oxygen therapy and bronchodilators.
The medical condition of inflammation of the bronchioles is termed bronchiolitis. Diseases of the bronchioles include asthma, bronchiolitis obliterans, respiratory syncytial virus infection, and influenza.
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