A 50-year-old male coal miner has a long history of lung disease. Where in the lung would you expect to find the greatest deposition of inhaled coal dust?

A. terminal bronchioles
B. bronchi
C. nonrespiratory bronchioles
D. alveolus
E. trachea


ANS: A

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