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Trachea do not collapse when there is not much air because they are –a) thick and muscularb) having cartilaginous ringsc) Have valvesd) supported by larynx.

Body Structures & Functions

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Chapter17: Respiratory System

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Trachea do not collapse when there is not much air because they are –
a) thick and muscular
b) having cartilaginous rings
c) Have valves
d) supported by larynx.

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