The C-Shaped Rings That Reinforce the Trachea Are Constructed of ________

question 42

Multiple Choice

The C-shaped rings that reinforce the trachea are constructed of ________.

• A) fibrocartilage
• B) elastic cartilage
• C) hyaline cartilage
• D) compact bone

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Definitions:

Cellular Respiration

The metabolic process in which cells convert nutrients into energy (ATP) and release waste products, primarily involving oxygen.

Glucose

A simple sugar and important energy source for living organisms, serving as a primary fuel molecule for metabolism.

Radioactively Labeled

A technique used in research that involves attaching radioactive isotopes to molecules or cells to trace biochemical processes or track the spread of substances in an organism.

Citric Acid

An organic acid that is a crucial intermediate in the citric acid cycle, involved in the metabolism of energy in living organisms, and widely used as a preservative and flavoring in the food industry.