Give reasons:
(ii) Trachea is lined with C-shaped cartilaginous rings.

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Solution

Trachea is supported with C-shaped cartilaginous rings.

These rings prevent the collapsing of the trachea even if there is no oxygen present in the trachea .

These rings keep the trachea distended all the time.

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