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What is the function of the trachea in the fetal pig?
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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.
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.
Push down on trachea of fetal pig?
there is still air in the trachea. when you push down on the trachea, the air moves from the trachea and into the lungs, thus inflating it. the lings should appear to move up. be a truth seeker
What is the function of a fetal pig vertebral column?
The function of a fetal pig's vertebral column is to reinforce the vertebrate animal. It also keeps the fragile spinal cord protected.
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.
Identify the major organs of the respiratory system in a fetal pig?
The major organs of a fetal pig's respiratory system are the esophagus, trachea, larynx, lungs and diaphragm. Non-organ components include the external nares, thymus gland and thyroid gland.
What is the function of the cartilaginous rings of a pig?
The function of the cartilaginous rings in pigs is to provide adequate support for the trachea. Without the cartilaginous ring the pig would be in danger of their throat collapsing when the animal inhales and exhales.
