As the respiratory tube branches become smaller in diameter,
A. the epithelial lining changes to connective tissue.
B. they have increased muscle fibers.
C. the epithelial lining changes from pseudostratified ciliated columnar to cuboidal and simple squamous epithelium.
D. they have increased cartilage.
Answer: C
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