Which statement indicates that the EMT has an accurate understanding of the bronchioles?

A) "They are large structures that pass oxygen from the lungs directly into the bloodstream."
B) "They are small air sacs located just before the alveoli."
C) "They are small passages located in the lower airway that have smooth muscle surrounding them."
D) "They are large airways located after the carina and are supported by cartilage."


C) "They are small passages located in the lower airway that have smooth muscle surrounding them."

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