Question

the plural of \bronchus\ is:
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Explanation:

To determine the plural of "bronchus", we recall the pluralization rules for Latin - derived nouns in English. Nouns ending in "-us" (especially in medical terminology, which is related to Natural Science, specifically Medicine and Health) often change the "-us" to "-i" for the plural. So, "bronchus" (a part of the respiratory system) has the plural "bronchi". Let's analyze the options:

• Option A: "bronchi" follows the correct pluralization rule for "bronchus".
• Option B: "bronchioles" refers to the smaller branches of the bronchi, not the plural of "bronchus".
• Option C: "bronchums" is an incorrect plural form as the correct Latin - based plural for "bronchus" is not formed this way.
• Option D: "bronchus" is the singular form, not the plural.

Answer:

A. bronchi