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Alexandra Lopez
on Dec 13, 2024
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A person has severe damage or disease in the upper area of their right lung. Surgery is necessary. The doctor would need to remove
A) the entire right lung.
B) the superior lobe of the right lung.
C) the apical bronchopulmonary segment of the right lung.
D) only the damaged area of the apical bronchopulmonary segment.
E) the apical, anterior, and posterior segments of the superior lobe.
Superior Lobe
The upper part of each lung in the respiratory system.
Apical Bronchopulmonary Segment
A section of lung tissue served by its own bronchus and artery, part of the lung's segmented architecture for gas exchange.
Damaged Area
A region or part of the body or an object that has been harmed or impaired.
- Understand the anatomical structure of the lungs and how surgical interventions are approached.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the anatomical structure of the lungs and how surgical interventions are approached.