Question

What is the significance of :-
(a) Rings of cartilages in the wind pipe.
(b) High breathing rate in aquatic organisms.

Answer 1

The significance are:

Explanation:

• a) The wind pipe contains C-shapes rings of cartilages throughout it. The purpose of these C-shaped, ring of cartilages is to support the trachea. Also, these ring of cartilages help in any kind of movement required by the trachea during the breathing process.

• b) The aquatic organisms obtain oxygen for breathing by the oxygen form which is dissolved in water. The quantity of oxygen dissolved in water is much lesser as compared to the quantity of oxygen present in the air. Hence, there is a high breathing rate in aquatic organisms.