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What will happen if rings of cartilage are not present in the trachea.

If rings of cartilages are not present in the trachea, then the trachea will collapse if air is not present in the trachea.

Explanation:


• The trachea is surrounded by the rings known as rings of cartilages.


• These rings are made of cartilage tissue which is a strong and flexible tissue.


• The strength and flexibility of the rings help the trachea in breathing.


• Hence, in the absence of rings of cartilage, the trachea will collapse as it will have no support.


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