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Trachea/windpipe contains ‘c’ shaped cartilaginous ring. The function of this ring is to​

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Answered by Anonymous
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Explanation:

The cartilaginous rings are C-shaped to allow the trachea to collapse slightly at the opening so that food can pass down the esophagus.

Answered by swethaiyer2006
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Explanation:

The cartilaginous rings are C-shaped to allow the trachea to collapse slightly at the opening so that food can pass down the esophagus.

The cartilage ring is C-shaped because trachea presses against the oesophagus. It prevents the trachea from collapsing during breath in and out. In humans, there are about 15 to 20 incomplete C-shaped cartilaginous rings.

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