All of the following statements about bronchial circulation are true, except :
Bronchial circulation does not contribute to gas exchange. Ref: The Mechanics of the Circulation By C. G. Caro, T. J. Pedley, R. C. Schroter, W. A. Seed, K. H. Parker, Page 475; Equine Respiratory Medicine and Surgery By Bruce C. McGorum, Padraic M. Dixon, N. Edward Robinson, Page 34; Medical Physiology : Principles for Clinical Medicine By Rodney Rhoades, David R. Bell, Page 371.
Contribute 2% of systemic circulation
Contribute to gaseous exchange
Cause venous admixing of blood
Provide nutritive function to lung