Question

why does trachea have 'c' shaped rings of cartilage? (short answer please)​

Answer 1

The trachea's cartilaginous rings in the respiratory system's job is to support the trachea and maintain it stiff while enabling it to grow and extend when the individual breathes.

Because the rear of the trachea rubs on the esophagus, the cartilage rings are C-shaped. When the esophagus opens, the cartilage is replaced by connective tissue and muscle. This frees up space in the esophagus, making it easier to swallow food.

The anterior and lateral sides of the trachea are reinforced by C-shaped cartilaginous rings to protect and keep the airway open. (The incomplete cartilaginous rings allow the trachea to collapse slightly, allowing food to travel down the esophagus.)

Answer 2

• As we know that the trachea's cartilaginous rings in the respiratory system's job are to support the trachea and maintain it stiff while enabling it to grow and extend when the individual breathes.
• Because the rear of the trachea rubs on the esophagus, the cartilage rings are C-shaped.
• When the esophagus opens, the cartilage is replaced by connective tissue and muscle.
• This frees up space in the esophagus, making it easier to swallow food.
• The anterior and lateral sides of the trachea are reinforced by C-shaped cartilaginous rings to protect and keep the airway open.
• (The incomplete cartilaginous rings allow the trachea to collapse slightly, allowing food to travel down the esophagus.)

Hence, As we know that the cartilaginous rings are C-shaped to allow the trachea.