What is the function of the rings of cartilage in the respiratory passages?
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In the trachea, or windpipe, there are tracheal rings, also known as tracheal cartilages. Cartilage is strong but flexible tissue. The tracheal cartilages help support the trachea while still allowing it to move and flex during breathing.
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To avoid the collapsing of the wind pipe or trachea as they are flexible and strong
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In trachea rings of cartilages are present, which make sure that the air passage does not collapse.
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