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What is the trachea kept open by?

The trachea is made of C shaped rings of cartilage, this maintains the shape of the trachea.


The trachea is kept open by rings made of what?

cartilage


What structure makes the windpipe stay open but able to bend?

The windpipe, or trachea, is made up of C-shaped rings of cartilage that keep it open to allow air to pass through. These rings are flexible, allowing the windpipe to bend slightly without collapsing during movements like swallowing or bending over.


Why should trachea open all time?

Because otherwise you wouldn't be able to breathe.


What held the trachea open?

trachea is also called wind pipe.it is common passage for both food and air.it is kept open by rings.these are of specialised rings which are of "c" shaped .these are made up of cartilage.so, trachea is kept open by 'c' shaped specialised cartilagenous rings. these are made up of special type of cartilage called fibrous cartilage


What opens the trachea?

the trachea is held open by rings of cartilages


What structure makes the windpipe of a cow stay open but able to bend?

slap them with a fish


What is unusual about trachea?

trachea has cartilage rings which it open all the time


Why is cartilage in the trachea important?

the cartilage is important because it open trachea all the time.


Why is it necessary to keep the trachea open?

Because if it collapses you will not be able to breathe....and will die.


The human trachea windpipe is stopped from caving in by?

The human trachea (windpipe) is kept from caving in by a series of C-shaped cartilage rings that provide structural support while also allowing flexibility for breathing and speaking. These rings prevent the trachea from collapsing during inhalation and exhalation, maintaining an open airway for efficient respiratory function.


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.