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The incomplete sections of the tracheal rings allow the esophagus to do what?
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Expand into the trachea when swallowing a food bolus (chunk of food)
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Why are the trachea's rings incomplete posteriorly?
To allow room for the esophagus
Why are the cartilaginous rings incomplete posteriorly?
The trachea, commonly called the windpipe, is the opening adjacent to the esophagus opening, that leads to the lungs. The cartilage rings are incomplete to allow proper collapsing, so that food can go down the right pipe.
What significance of the fact that the rings of the trachea are incomplete posteriorly?
The trachea, commonly called the windpipe, is the opening adjacent to the esophagus opening, that leads to the lungs. The cartilage rings are incomplete to allow proper collapsing, so that food can go down the right pipe.
Why is the trachea rigid and the esophagus flat and muscular?
The trachea is structured in a way so that an individual can breathe at all times (in/voluntarily). The tracheal rings allow the trachea to stay open so that a person can breathe. The esophagus is flat b/c it is strictly for the passage of food, so it is not used as often as the trachea.
Why is human trachea reinforced with cartilaginous rings are they incomplete posteriorly?
The trachea is reinforced with cartilaginous rings in order to retain the shape while breathing and the rings are incomplete to allow the trachea to expand and move when food passes through the esophagus and while bending the neck.
What strengthens with rings of cartilage to keep it open?
C-shaped cartilage rings hold open the trachea and the bronchi to prevent them from collapsing when dynamic compression of bronci occurs during exhalation.
What is the function of the esophagus in respiratory system?
The function of the esophagus is to connect the throat to the stomach. This allow food and/or liquid to reach the stomach after it is swallowed.
What is the function of the throat?
The esophagus and the thraot are the same thing but it's function is to allow food that has been ground up by your teeth to pass to your stomach and that is what the throat/esophagus dose.
Do you need mucus?
You need mucus to allow food and liquids to slide smoothly down your esophagus.
Why is a newsletter created in a Word divided into sections?
A newsletter is divided into sections to allow fior different page formats including columns
Why is tracheal intubation difficult in edentulous patients?
Tracheal intubation tends to be easier in edentulous patients as you have more room to manipulate your laryngoscope and place your tube. Mask ventilation is harder as the teeth provide structure to the mouth to allow airflow. Without teeth the mouth and cheeks tend to collapse. An oral airway may be useful.
What is an esophagus?
"Erythematous" is red, and "esophagus" is the tube that carries from from your mouth to your stomach.
