Question

The indentation on the medial surface of each lung through which pulmonary and systemic blood vessels, bronchi, lymphatic vessels, and nerves enter and leave is called the __________. Group of answer choices a)base b)cardiac c)notch d)hilum e)apex.

Answer 1

Hilum.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hilum may be defined as the type of the depression or the fissure and may present in kidney known as kidney hilum, present on spleen and the lungs. This is also known as hilus.

The hilum marks the entry and exit of the nerves and the blood vessels. The lung hilum is a triangular like depression through which the blood vessels, capillaries and the nerves enter and leave in the lungs and connects the other organ of the body.

Thus, the correct answer is option (d).