The function of the bronchial tree through the terminal bronchiole is ________; the function of the respiratory bronchiole and alveoli is ________
A) to move air, gas exchange
B) to filter air, to move carbon dioxide across the respiratory membrane
C) gas exchange, gas exchange
D) to warm and moisten air, to move air to the respiratory membrane
Answer: A
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