ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An air tube that is held open by C-shaped rings of cartilage. Also known as the windpipe.
A
pharynx
B
trachea
C
nose
D
alveoli
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The trachea is the tube that connects your voice box with your bronchi in your lungs. It’s a key part of the system that helps you breathe. Your trachea is made of thick rings of cartilage.

Detailed explanation-2: -The trachea (windpipe) is made up of cartilages (also called tracheal rings). Normally tracheal rings are “C” shaped.

Detailed explanation-3: -A normal trachea (windpipe) has many rings made of cartilage (a strong and flexible tissue). These rings are C-shaped and support the trachea but also allow it to move and flex when your child breathes.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hyaline cartilage in the tracheal wall provides support and keeps the trachea from collapsing.

Detailed explanation-5: -The airway that leads from the larynx (voice box) to the bronchi (large airways that lead to the lungs). Also called trachea.

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