Nishu Sharma
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Posted 5 year ago

What is the function of cartilaginous C shaped rings present around our trachea?

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Mitesh Sharma
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Posted 5 year ago Mitesh Sharma

The C-shaped cartilaginous rings allow the trachea to collapse slightly at its opening, so food can pass down the esophagus after swallowing. The epiglottis closes the opening to the larynx during swallowing to prevent swallowed matter from entering the trachea.