In the respiratory system, rings of cartilage are found in .
A
lungs
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B
alveoli
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C
trachea
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D
diaphragm
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Solution
The correct option is C trachea The trachea, commonly known as the windpipe, is a tube about 4 inches long and less than an inch in diameter. It is composed of about 20 incomplete C-shaped rings of tough cartilage which prevent the tracheal walls from collapsing.