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).
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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).
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