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What is the another name for trachea?
The trachea is also known as the windpipe.
Directioanl terms for vertebral column to trachea?
The vertebral column is located posterior to the trachea, which means it is behind the trachea. Additionally, the vertebral column is superior to the trachea, indicating it is situated above the trachea in the body.
Are the C-shaped cartilages in the trachea for the expansion of trachea or esophagus?
The C-shaped cartilages in the trachea are specifically designed to provide structural support and prevent collapse of the trachea during breathing. They do not serve a purpose in the expansion of the trachea or esophagus.
Is the esophagus or the trachea on the dorsal side of the pig?
In a pig, the trachea is located on the ventral side, while the esophagus is positioned dorsal to the trachea. The esophagus runs behind the trachea and is responsible for transporting food from the mouth to the stomach. Thus, the esophagus is dorsal relative to the trachea.
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.
Compare and contrast pharynx and trachea?
its that the pharynx is big while the trachea is small :-)
How would you compare and contrast the pharynx and the trachea?
its that pharynx is big and while trachea is small
What keeps trachea opened?
What keeps the trachea open are small cartilage ring, called cricoid cartilage.
What is the name of the small flap of tissue above the trachea?
The small flap of tissue above the trachea is called the epiglottis. It acts as a lid to cover the entrance to the trachea during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the airway.
What are small air passages that extend from the trachea?
bronchi
Most insects have small holes in the exoskeleton called?
Most insects have small holes in the exoskeleton that is called the trachea. Oxygen is delivered directly to the insects tissues via the trachea.
What is the narrowest part of the adult airway the trachea or the larynx?
The ring of cricoid cartilage
How the respiratory system keeps itself going?
The cilia inside the trachea traps the small particles, then it is shot up the trachea to the esephogus to get destroyed by the stomach.
How long is an adult and small intestine?
An adult small intestine is close to 22 feet long.
Small hairlike structures found in the trachea that propels mucus upward are known as what?
They are known as "cilia"
What is the small flap that seals of the trachea called?
This smalflap of tissue is known as the epiglottis. It blocks the trachea (windpipe) during the swallowing of food andliquids.
What diameter is the average adult airway?
The average diameter of the adult windpipe (or trachea) is 2.5cm (1 inch).
