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bronchial artery |
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bronchial artery, the nutritive vascular system of the pulmonary tissues, originating from the thoracic aorta or one of its branches. They interconnect within the lung with branches of the pulmonary arteries and veins. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In this system, bronchial arteries bring oxygenated blood from the left side of the heart to the airways (bronchi, bronchioles) and the supporting structures (connective tissue) of the lung. |
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