Question

What is the role of rings of cartialage in the throat

Answer 1

The rings of cartilage plays a very crucial role in protecting the trachea. As trachea is a very delicate , so to protect it and to prevent its collapsing , rings of cartilage are present.

Answer 2

The cartilaginous rings are incomplete to allow the trachea to collapse slightly so that food can pass down the esophagus. A flap-like epiglottis closes the opening to the larynx during swallowing to prevent swallowed matter from entering the trachea