Which flow pattern occurs in airways at low flow rates and low pressure-gradients?
A) laminar flow
B) turbulent flow
C) transitional flow
D) tracheobronchial flow

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Laminar flow occurs in airways at low flow rates and low pressure-gradients. It is a smooth, streamlined flow without any disruptions, and air particles move in parallel layers without mixing. This type of flow is common in the smallest airways of the respiratory system, where the air velocity is low.

Which Flow Pattern Occurs in Airways at Low Flow Rates