The gap in the dorsal part of the trachea is bridged by?

Question

A. smooth muscle.

B. connective-tissue bands.

C. glottis and epiglottis.

D. Adam’s apple and vestibular folds.

Answer 1

I think it is A smooth muscle, from what I've learned, the trachea rings have the trachealis muscle that connects the "C" shaped cartilage rings on the dorsal part.

Answer 2

C.  The glottis and epiglottis close when we swallow to direct food and liquids backwards toward the esophagus so that it does not enter the lungs.

Answer 3

Smooth muscle :)