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TiliK225 [7]
4 years ago
10

Why is the trachea constructed with rings of cartilage

Biology
1 answer:
Artist 52 [7]4 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Cartilage rings of trachea have protective role

Explanation:

Trachea is a tube, part of the respiratory system, which allows the passage of the air: from larynx to lungs (primary bronchi). It is enveloped with cartilage rings that prevent collapse of the trachea when there is no air. The cartilage "rings" are C-shaped, except one full ring-shaped - the cricoid cartilage which attaches trachea to the larynx.

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