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What is the trachea kept open by?

The trachea is made of C shaped rings of cartilage, this maintains the shape of the trachea.


How is the trachea kept open yet able to bend?

cartilage rings


What held the trachea open?

trachea is also called wind pipe.it is common passage for both food and air.it is kept open by rings.these are of specialised rings which are of "c" shaped .these are made up of cartilage.so, trachea is kept open by 'c' shaped specialised cartilagenous rings. these are made up of special type of cartilage called fibrous cartilage


What tube in the neck with rings of cartilage?

The trachea (windpipe) is the tube in the neck with rings of cartilage. It connects the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi, allowing air to pass in and out of the lungs. The rings of cartilage help to keep the trachea open and prevent it from collapsing.


What opens the trachea?

the trachea is held open by rings of cartilages


What is unusual about trachea?

trachea has cartilage rings which it open all the time


What of these are held open by cartilage rings?

The trachea (windpipe) is held open by cartilage rings. These rings provide structure and support to the trachea, ensuring that it remains open for the passage of air during breathing.


Why trachea never collapse when there is insuficient air in it?

cartilage rings give support to trachea to open all the time


Why it is important that the trachea is reinfoced with cartilage rings?

because trachea need support for open all the time and this support is cartilage rings


Function of cartilage rings?

Cartilage rings provide structural support and maintain the shape of the trachea, allowing it to remain open during breathing. They also protect the trachea from collapsing and help prevent airway obstruction.


How many c rings in dog trachea?

16-20 rings!


What holds the trachea open and prevents it from collapsing?

Rings of cartilage.