Why Are the Rings of Cartilage Surrounding the Trachea C

question 96

Multiple Choice

Why are the rings of cartilage surrounding the trachea C ^-shaped?

• A) The C rings of cartilage allow the esophagus to expand during swallowing.
• B) The C rings of cartilage allow the esophagus to expand during swallowing, allow the trachea to change diameter during breathing, and keep the trachea patent (open).
• C) The C rings of cartilage keep the trachea patent (open).
• D) The C rings of cartilage allow the trachea to change diameter during breathing.

---

Definitions:

Endorsed

Officially approved or supported, often referring to ideas, documents, or products that have received formal backing.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that directly contradicts the null hypothesis, suggesting that there is a significant effect or difference between groups or variables.

μ ≠ 3

Symbolic representation in hypothesis testing indicating that the population mean is not equal to 3, suggesting a two-tailed test.

Assumption

A basic condition that is accepted as true without proof in order to proceed with a calculation, argument, or analysis.