Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Package for University of South Florida, 1/e
1st Edition
ISBN: 9781323323632
Author: Marieb
Publisher: Pearson Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 13, Problem 10SAE
Why is it important that the trachea be reinforced with cartilaginous rings? What is the advantage of the fact that the rings are incomplete posteriorly?
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Why is it important that the trachea is reinforced with cartilage rings? Why is it advantageous that the rings are incomplete posteriorly?
Why the walls of trachea are supported by cartilaginous rings?
Describe the special modifications of the lining of the trachea. How does structure compliment function?
. What observations can you make about the structure of the alveolus
How does structure of the alveolus complement its function?
What observations can you make when you compare normal human lung tissue to carcinoma?
Chapter 13 Solutions
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Package for University of South Florida, 1/e
Ch. 13 - Prob. 1MCCh. 13 - Prob. 2MCCh. 13 - Prob. 3MCCh. 13 - Prob. 4MCCh. 13 - Prob. 5MCCh. 13 - Prob. 6MCCh. 13 - Prob. 7MCCh. 13 - Identify the respiratory structure which are...Ch. 13 - Prob. 9SAECh. 13 - 10. Why is it important that the trachea be...
Ch. 13 - Prob. 11SAECh. 13 - Prob. 12SAECh. 13 - Prob. 13SAECh. 13 - Identify the structural properties of alveoli that...Ch. 13 - Explain, giving examples, the difference between...Ch. 13 - Prob. 16SAECh. 13 - Prob. 17SAECh. 13 - Prob. 18SAECh. 13 - Prob. 19SAECh. 13 - Prob. 20SAECh. 13 - Prob. 21SAECh. 13 - Prob. 22SAECh. 13 - Explain why surfacrant is able to ensure that we...Ch. 13 - 24. Compare and contrast the signs and symptoms of...Ch. 13 - Prob. 25CAQCh. 13 - Why doesn’t Laney have to worry when her...Ch. 13 - 28. Mr. Alvarez bumped a bee’s nest while making...Ch. 13 - What are the respiratory problems a person living...Ch. 13 - Prob. 29CAQCh. 13 - Prob. 30CAQ
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- How does the structure of alveoli maximize gas exchange?arrow_forwardWhen you sneeze, abdominal muscles abruptly contract, pushing your diaphragm upward. Given the discussion of the respiratory cycle in Section 10.4, why does this change expel air out your nose?arrow_forward17. Cartilage is found in which of the following structures of the tracheobronchial tree? 1. Bronchioles 2. Respiratory bronchioles 3. Segmental bronchi 4. Terminal bronchioles A. 1 only B. 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1 and 4 onlyarrow_forward
- 18. The bronchial arteries nourish the tracheobronchial tree down to, and including, which of the following? A. Respiratory bronchioles B. Segmental bronchi C. Terminal bronchioles D. Subsegmental bronchiarrow_forwardContrast the epithelium of the bronchioles with that of the alveoli and explain how the structural difference is related to their functional differences?arrow_forwardDiffusion of gases occurs in the alveolar region only and not in the other parts of respiratory system. Why?arrow_forward
- (a) Why is it important that the trachea is reinforced with cartilage rings? (b) Why is it advantageous that the rings are incomplete posteriorly?arrow_forwardWhat is the function of the goblet cells in the wall of the trachea?arrow_forwardWhy is it important for the body to assure that gas exchange (diffusion) is efficient in the alveoli?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781337392938Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. BergPublisher:Cengage Learning
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781337794909Author:Des Jardins, Terry.Publisher:Cengage Learning,Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory C...NursingISBN:9781285244662Author:WhitePublisher:Cengage
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781337794909
Author:Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory C...
Nursing
ISBN:9781285244662
Author:White
Publisher:Cengage
Respiratory System; Author: Amoeba Sisters;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_j-LD2YEqg;License: Standard youtube license