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If the trachea didn't have rings of cartilage, it would lack structural support and become prone to collapse, especially during breathing when negative pressure is generated. This could obstruct airflow to the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties and potential respiratory failure. Additionally, without the rigidity provided by the cartilage, the trachea would be more susceptible to injury and damage from external forces or pressure. Overall, the absence of cartilage rings would severely compromise the trachea's functionality and respiratory health.
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What might happen if children's bones have growth plates of cartilage?
It is done
What might happen if you didnt have bacteria in degestive tract?
Foods are not properly digested.
Why is the trachea reinforced with cartilaginous rings?
ANSWER:To support the trachea. If the rings were not there or if there were not a positive air pressure to keep this area open, it would close on its own because of the surrounding force of the body would close it. If they weren't there you would gurgle upon inhalation and exhalation. The 'c' shaped cartilage rings are present in the trachea to prevent it from collapsing and they keep the trachea open for air to come in and out. In humans there are about 15 - 20 incomplete C-shaped cartilaginous rings which reinforces the anterior and lateral sides of the trachea to protect and maintain the airway open. (The cartilaginous rings are incomplete because this allows the trachea to collapse slightly to allow food to pass down the esophagusto give supportThe rings of cartilage strengthen the trachea so that it does not collapse, but remains open so that air can get through it.If It didn't it would collapse in on itself and you would be unable to breathe.we breath every time so trachea keep open all the time .cartilage rings give support to trachea to open all the time.The cartilage rings in the trachea keep it from collapsing upon itself with the negative pressure inside of it during inhalation.The Trachea (also known as the wind pipe) has cartilage rings on it. This prevents the pipe collapsing on itself. If the trachea did collapse, it would disallow us from breathing. Also the trachea might collapse and damage the esophagus (also known as the food pipe) which is behind it.I'm in Year 8 (or Grade 8 in the (U.S)) and i know that. ;PIt stops it from collapsing when bending the neck, and protects it from tears and other damage.The trachea (windpipe) has cartilage in it so that it won't collapse when you move your head.
Why doesn't the windpipe collapse even in the absence of air in it?
trachea is soft tube. If air is not passing, it might break down or collapse.but the incomplete cartilaginous rings prevent it.think the trachea as a balloon.when air is passing the sides are not touching.when the air is taken out it crumbles down. EASY!!
Would the trachea collapse when you were exhaling if there were no rings of cartilage in its wall?
The un-reinforced trachea would be kept OPEN during an exhalation. It is during an inhalation that it might collapse on itself. Slight secondary support is offered by the connective tissue that surrounds the trachea, but this is elastic material and would not offer much reinforcement. If the individual breathed very slowly and was supported on their hands and knees (the chest suspended down), there is a chance they could breath very gently Thin individuals would have a better chance.. Falcongyre
Can you break ear cartilage?
Cartilage tears, you might consider that a break i suppose.
What might happen to baby elephants if the poaching didnt cease?
I think that the baby elephants would be dead if the poaching didn't stop.
What might happen to the cilia f the trachea were damaged?
For a human who has smoked and destroyed the cilia by coating the inner wall of the trachea with tar, the mucus that is secreted will have no mechanism to bring it up the trachea to be swallowed except for the 'smoker's hack', a chronic cough that brings up the phlegm from the lungs. Those cilia do not regenerate so, the person will have the 'smoker's hack' for the rest of his life.
When you swallow to prevent food from entering the trachea?
Your epiglottis is a little piece of cartilage and connective tissue that covers the opening of your trachea when you swallow to prevent anything in your throat from entering your windpipe (trachea). If you inhale, hiccup, or laugh hysterically while you're swallowing, then any loose material present in the esophagus can enter your windpipe while your epiglottis is trying to let you breathe. As long as you don't inhale when you swallow, you should be fine. You might want to see a specialist if you continue to have problems.
Will The Undertaker's WrestleMania streak end?
Since Wrestlemania 25 didnt happen yet, we have know idea. We'll find out April 5th. nobody can tell but someday he might lose or he might win.......
What is a bone like substance that has 9 letters?
Calcium phosphate is a bone-like substance that has 9 letters.
Might a shark be an animal that carts around cartilage?
Yes. A shark does carry around cartilage. Shark cartilage is a dietary powder made from the dried cartilage of a living being fully grown shark of any kind. :)
