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Yes, the trachea is quite hard. It contains cartilage rings which provide rigidity.

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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.


Why is the trachea hard?

The trachea is bolstered by cartilage tissue, which prevents it from collapsing.


How do you pronounce trachea?

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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?

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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".


Is trachea the lung?

No trachea is not the lung.


How big is trachea?

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What is between trachea and lungs?

the trachea


Where does the trachea end?

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A 12-cm tube located below the larynx is the?

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