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Respiratory system: the organ system - class-VII

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The trachea is prevented from collapsing by

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Incomplete cartilaginous rings
💡 Explanation:
  • The trachea is a rigid tube that conducts air from your larynx to your bronchi.
  • The trachea's rigidity is maintained by a series of incomplete cartilaginous rings arranged along its length called C-shaped cartilage rings. Hence, The trachea is prevented from collapsing by Incomplete cartilaginous rings.
So, the correct answer is 'Incomplete cartilaginous rings'.



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