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It is found in the upper throat and is referred to as the Epiglottis.
It's purpose is to close over your throat as you're eating to stop food going to your lungs
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Function of cartilage in the respiratory system?
Cartilage in the respiratory system (usually found in the trachea and some small amounts in the bronchi), is to act as a way to keep the passageways open.
What lacks the support of cartilage in the respiratory system?
THE BRONCHIOLES
Which organ of respiratory system do not contain cartilage?
the bronchioles
What is a bone-like substance in the respiratory system?
A bone related substance that is in the respiratory system is hyaline cartilage, especially in the trachea and bronchi.
Which part of the respiratory system will have the least amount of cartilage and the thinnest walls?
bronchials
What is the laryngeal cartilage that keeps swallowed materials out of the lower respiratory system?
epiglottis
What system is the cartilage in?
The cartilage is found between all joints
What body system is the cartilage in?
The cartilage is found between all joints
Which tissue maintains open airways in the lower respiratory system?
hyaline cartilagehyaline cartilage
What body system is the bronchi part of?
The lungs. The bronchioles are the first airway branches that no longer contain cartilage. They are branches of the bronchi, and are smaller than one millimeter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronchiole The lungs are in the respiratory system. They are used in the processing of oxygen in the body. The bronchioles are the first airway branches that no longer contain cartilage. They are branches of the bronchi, and are smaller than one millimeter.
Is fibrin found in the circulatory or respiratory system?
Fibrin is found in the Circulatory System.
What respiratory tubes found in the lungs are lined with epithelial tissue and held open by varying amounts of cartilage?
bronchioles
