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Further divisions that supply specific bronchopulmonary segments. Histological Layers:

The "mucociliary escalator" uses rhythmic ciliary motion to push mucus and trapped particles upward toward the pharynx for clearance. bronchus

The bronchial tree starts where the trachea bifurcates at a point called the . Generations of Branching: two on the left).

Moistens and warms air as it enters the body to prevent damage to delicate lung tissues. Common Clinical Conditions Bronchi: What Are They, Function, Anatomy & Conditions bronchus

These supply each lobe of the lung (three on the right, two on the left).