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What happens when you push down on the trachea of a fetal pig?
The Lungs expand, this is beacuse of the air being pushed into the lungs by you pressing the traches.
What keeps the trachea from collapsing in the fetal pig?
The uterus keeps the trachea from collapsing in a fetal pig.
What is the function of the trachea in the fetal pig?
nothing
What is the function of the rings of the cartilage that surround the trachea in the fetal pig?
to support trachea
What is The airway from mouth to lungs in a fetal pig?
Trachea
What do the esophagus and trachea lead into in the fetal pig?
In the fetal pig, the esophageal opening is located dorsal to the glottis. The esophagus lies to the top of the stomach, in close proximity to the diaphragm.
What organs are found in the thoracic cavity of a fetal pig?
The trachea, heart, lungs, bronchial tubes, thyroid gland, and the larynx are found in the cavity of a fetal pig.
What is the function of the epiglottis in a fetal pig?
It has the same function as it does in humans - to prevent food from going into the trachea.
How long is the esophagus in a fetal pig?
The esophagus of a fetal pig, like many organs and body parts, looks very similar to that of a human. It is a long narrow tube, pinkish in color, with cilia lined in the inside (to help push down the food). Click on the link below for pictures of a fetal pig esophagus:
What happens when you push downward on the trachea of a fetal pig?
It depends on how hard you push. The trachea is protected with up to a dozen strong C-shaped rings made out of rigid and strong hyaline cartilage so that it stays open for air to pass through. It would be difficult to close it off without breaking the cartilage, but a severe enough blow could do it, and then you'd need emergency medical treatment.
Are the rings cartilage in the trachea incomplete dorsally or ventrally?
The cartilaginous rings in a pigs trachea are incomplete. These rings are responsible for supporting the trachea of the pig when it breathes in and out. Without these rings the pig would be in danger of having their throat collapse.
Identify the major organs of the respiratory system in a fetal pig?
The major organs of the respiratory system in a fetal pig include the lungs, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles. The lungs are the primary organs responsible for gas exchange, while the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles help to deliver air to and from the lungs.
