Which of the following descriptions best matches the term bronchiolar smooth muscle?
A) accessory muscle of expiration
B) accessory muscle of inspiration
C) primary muscle of inspiration
D) contraction increases airway resistance
E) affects lung compliance

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Bronchiolar smooth muscle is responsible for controlling the diameter of the airways, and when it contracts, it increases airway resistance, making it harder for air to flow in and out of the lungs.

Which of the Following Descriptions Best Matches the Term Bronchiolar