When people aspirate liquids or food into their lungs, the liquid or food most commonly enters the right lung rather than the left lung. This is because the right primary bronchus is ________ than the left primary bronchus.

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The right primary bronchus is more vertical compared to the left primary bronchus, which makes it easier for aspirated materials to enter the right lung.

When People Aspirate Liquids or Food into Their Lungs, the Liquid