The hilum of the lung

A.  is an indented area through which the bronchi, pulmonary vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves pass.
B.  is the point of exit of exhaled air.
C.  is the point of entrance for inhaled air.
D.  is an elevated area through which the trachea, pulmonary vessels, and nerves pass.
E.  serves to anchor all pulmonary structures to the mediastinum.


A

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