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The air passage in the respiratory system of humans does not collapse due to presence of:

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Rings of tendons

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Rings of ligament

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Rings of cartilage

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Rings of muscular tissue

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Solution

The correct option is C
Rings of cartilage

Rings of cartilage present in the throat around the trachea ensures that the air passage does not collapse.

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