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To hold something permanently open (such as the trachea, which is held open for breathing by rings of cartilage).

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What is the function of the cartilage in the bronchus?

The function of cartilage in the bronchus is to hold the soft tissue open so that air may pass through. The cartilage in the bronchus are C-shaped rings.


What is the function of the rings of the cartilage that surround the trachea in the fetal pig?

to support trachea


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

cartilage rings give support to trachea to open all the time


What do the rings of the cartilage do?

The function of cartilaginous rings in a trachea is to prevent collapse of trachea. The trachea shouldn't not collapse if so you will die due to suffocation.


What is the function of the cartilage rings along the windpipe?

Cartilage rings are placed along the wind pipe. They are incomplete. They are there so that wind pipe should not collapse. They are incomplete that wind pipe should be able to contract or relax.


How is the trachea kept open yet able to bend?

cartilage rings


Do bronchioles have cartilage rings?

No, cartilage is only contained up until the bronchi. The bronchioles and onward do not contain any cartilage rings, only smooth muscle.


What structures keep the trachea supported and open?

The trachea is a firm cartilaginous tube and is a self supporting structure


Give reason rings of cartilage are present in the throat?

The cartilage rings in the throat prevent the trachea from collapsing.


What is the function of cartilage in the bronchus?

Cartilage in the bronchus provides structural support, helping to maintain the shape and patency of the airways. It also prevents collapse of the bronchial walls during breathing, ensuring efficient airflow to the lungs.


What prevent the trachea from collapsing?

Cartilaginous rings


What makes the wall of the trachea rigid?

The wall of the trachea is rigid due to the presence of C-shaped cartilage rings that provide structural support and prevent collapse during breathing. These cartilage rings maintain the patency of the airway and help to protect and support the trachea.