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The trachea is maintained in an open position by cartilaginous rings. It is also known as the windpipe and connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs.
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What is the tube held open by rings of cartilage lined with cilia and mucous membrane?
The trachea.
Function of cartilage rings?
To hold something permanently open (such as the trachea, which is held open for breathing by rings of cartilage).
What is held open by a cartlage ring?
trachea
The esophagus and trachea are both open to the?
The esophagus and trachea open into the throat and mouth.
What is the purpose of the cartilage surrounding the trachea?
Cartilage is necessary in the wall of the trachea because it supports the trachea and keeps it open at all times. New born babies do not have these rings of cartilage around their trachea, which is why their heads need to always be supported carefully.
What is the trachea kept open by?
The trachea is made of C shaped rings of cartilage, this maintains the shape of the trachea.
What is the tube held open by rings of cartilage lined with cilia and mucous membrane?
The trachea.
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
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It is a position that strategically forms and maintains relationships. The purpose is to form a bond with clients and customers and to keep communications open.
Why is cartilage in the trachea important?
the cartilage is important because it open trachea all the time.
Function of cartilage rings?
To hold something permanently open (such as the trachea, which is held open for breathing by rings of cartilage).
How does a trachea look likewhy should the trachea be opened all the time?
cartilage rings provides support to the trachea that why it open all the time
Are the C-shaped cartilages in the trachea for the expansion of trachea or esophagus?
They are to keep the trachea patent (open) even with low intratracheal air pressures
What is held open by a cartlage ring?
trachea
What is the you shape that holds open the trachea?
epiglottis
What keeps trachea opened?
What keeps the trachea open are small cartilage ring, called cricoid cartilage.
