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To hold something permanently open (such as the trachea, which is held open for breathing by rings of cartilage).
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∙ 12y agoit gives support to the trachea
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What is the function of cartilage in the bronchus?
The function of cartilage in the bronchus is to hold the soft tissue open so that air may pass through. The cartilage in the bronchus are C-shaped rings.
What makes the wall of the trachea rigid?
The walls of the trachea are made rigid by the presence of rings of cartilage. These rings extend from the larynx to the bronchial tubes.
Why does your trachea have cartilage rings?
yes
What is the type of cartilage associated with bone function and development?
Hyaline Cartilage
What has cartilage rings to prevent collapse during respiration?
trachea
What is the function of cartilage in the bronchus?
The function of cartilage in the bronchus is to hold the soft tissue open so that air may pass through. The cartilage in the bronchus are C-shaped rings.
What is the function of the cartilage in the bronchus?
The function of cartilage in the bronchus is to hold the soft tissue open so that air may pass through. The cartilage in the bronchus are C-shaped rings.
What is the function of the rings of the cartilage that surround the trachea in the fetal pig?
to support trachea
Why trachea never collapse when there is insuficient air in it?
cartilage rings give support to trachea to open all the time
What do the rings of the cartilage do?
The function of cartilaginous rings in a trachea is to prevent collapse of trachea. The trachea shouldn't not collapse if so you will die due to suffocation.
What is the function of the cartilage rings along the windpipe?
Cartilage rings are placed along the wind pipe. They are incomplete. They are there so that wind pipe should not collapse. They are incomplete that wind pipe should be able to contract or relax.
How is the trachea kept open yet able to bend?
cartilage rings
Do bronchioles have cartilage rings?
No, cartilage is only contained up until the bronchi. The bronchioles and onward do not contain any cartilage rings, only smooth muscle.
What structures keep the trachea supported and open?
The trachea is a firm cartilaginous tube and is a self supporting structure
Give reason rings of cartilage are present in the throat?
The cartilage rings in the throat prevent the trachea from collapsing.
What makes the wall of the trachea rigid?
The walls of the trachea are made rigid by the presence of rings of cartilage. These rings extend from the larynx to the bronchial tubes.
What prevent the trachea from collapsing?
Cartilaginous rings
