This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Thorax, Subject name: Anatomy
Bronchopulmonary segments in right and left lungs are 
Select and explain. 
A. 9 and 11, B. 11 and 9, C. 10 and 10, D. 8 and 10
C: 10 and 10
Answer: C: 10 and 10 
Explanation: THE BRONCHOPULMONARY SEGMENTS - These are well-defined sectors of the lung, each one of which is aerated by a teiary or segmental bronchus. Each segment is pyramidal in shape with its apex directed towards the root of the lung. There are 10 segments on the right side and 10 on the left Ref : B D Chaurasia's Human Anatomy, seventh edition, volume 1 , pg. no. 251 ( table 16.3 )