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A 12-cm tube located below the larynx is the?
That tube is the trachea.
What is the tube held open by rings of cartilage lined with cilia and mucous membrane?
The tube is known as the trachea, or windpipe. It serves as a passageway for air to travel in and out of the lungs. The rings of cartilage help keep the trachea open, while the cilia and mucous membrane function to trap and remove any foreign particles or debris from the air before it reaches the lungs.
Why do the walls of the trachea do not collapse because they contain?
The walls of trachea contain c-shaped rings or cartilagenous rings.These soft bones provide rigidity to the trachea , that is why the walls of trachea doesn't collapse when there is less air.
What is the importance of the rings of cartilage that surround the trachea?
The rings of cartilage that surround the trachea provide structural support, preventing the trachea from collapsing and maintaining an open airway for proper breathing. They also protect the trachea from external compression or pressure.
Why does your trachea have cartilage rings?
The cartilage rings in the trachea provide support and prevent the trachea from collapsing during breathing. They also help maintain the shape of the trachea, ensuring the airway remains open for the passage of air.
Is a trachea hard?
Yes, the trachea is quite hard. It contains cartilage rings which provide rigidity.
Why would it be hard to breath if you didn't have a trachea?
The trachea is the tube leading to the lungs. There has to be an opening to the lungs for breathing to occur. It our lungs were not attached to the mouth via the trachea, then the lungs would need an opening elsewhere. Besides, the trachea is for speaking as well, and you exhale across your vocal folds as you speak.
What will happen if the trachea is made up of hard bones?
Food would get stuck in your throat when you tried to swallow.
What is hard tube called that's in front of your neck?
The hard tube in front of the neck is called the trachea, also known as the windpipe. It connects the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi of the lungs, allowing air to flow in and out of the respiratory system.
What is Chest infections?
it is when your trachea gets tight and inflames. It makes you cough hard and can cause further infections. :) xxx
Plural and singular for trachea?
The singular for trachea is "trachea". The plural is "tracheae".
How big is trachea?
Trachea size
What is between trachea and lungs?
the trachea
Is trachea the lung?
No trachea is not the lung.
A 12-cm tube located below the larynx is the?
That tube is the trachea.
Where does the trachea end?
tThe trachea ends at the bronchia which takes air from the trachea to the lungs.
What tube carries air to and from the lungs?
the trachea (windpipe)
