Why Are the Rings of Cartilage Surrounding the Trachea C

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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.

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