Even when there is no air in the trachea, it does not collapse because of
A
Presence of chitinous rings
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B
Presence of bony rings
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C
Presence of cartilaginous rings
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D
Turgid pressure
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Solution
The correct option is C Presence of cartilaginous rings The trachea is surrounded by 'C' shaped cartilage rings to prevent it from collapsing and keep the trachea open for air to come in and out. In humans, there are about 15 to 20 incomplete C-shaped cartilaginous rings, which reinforces the anterior and lateral sides of the trachea to protect and maintain the airway open.