Which of the following correctly describes the transition from bronchi into smaller branches in the bronchial tree?
A) More hyaline cartilage is found in the smaller passageways of the bronchial tree.
B) The lining changes from respiratory epithelium to stratified squamous epithelium.
C) The amount of smooth muscle increases in the smaller passageways of the bronchial tree.
D) The rings of cartilage completely disappear during the transition from the trachea into the bronchial tree.
