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Question 6 Why are the rings of cartilage surrounding the trachea C-shaped? O The C rings of cartilage allow the trachea to change diameter during breathing. O The C rings of cartilage allow the esophagus to expand during swallowing, allow the trachea to change diameter during breathing, and keep the trachea patent (open). O The C rings of cartilage allow the esophagus to expand during swallowing. OThe C rings of cartilage keep the trachea patent (open).

Question 6 Why are the rings of cartilage surrounding the trachea C-shaped? O The C rings of cartilage allow the trachea to change diameter during breathing. O The C rings of cartilage allow the esophagus to expand during swallowing, allow the trachea to change diameter during breathing, and keep the trachea patent (open). O The C rings of cartilage allow the esophagus to expand during swallowing. OThe C rings of cartilage keep the trachea patent (open).

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
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corniculate cartilage epiglottis arytenoid cartilage Incorrect Question 6 Why are the rings of cartilage surrounding the trachea C-shaped? O The C rings of cartilage allow the trachea to change diameter during breathing. The C rings of cartilage allow the esophagus to expand during swallowing, allow the trachea to change diameter during breathing, and keep the trachea patent (open). O The C rings of cartilage allow the esophagus to expand during swallowing. O The C rings of cartilage keep the trachea patent (open). Question 7
Transcribed Image Text:corniculate cartilage epiglottis arytenoid cartilage Incorrect Question 6 Why are the rings of cartilage surrounding the trachea C-shaped? O The C rings of cartilage allow the trachea to change diameter during breathing. The C rings of cartilage allow the esophagus to expand during swallowing, allow the trachea to change diameter during breathing, and keep the trachea patent (open). O The C rings of cartilage allow the esophagus to expand during swallowing. O The C rings of cartilage keep the trachea patent (open). Question 7
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