Which of the Following Maintains the Patency (Openness)of the Trachea

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following maintains the patency (openness) of the trachea?

• A) pseudostratified ciliated epithelium
• B) C-shaped cartilage rings
• C) surfactant production
• D) surface tension of water

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