Why is cartilage necessary in the wall of the trachea?

Question

Why is cartilage necessary in the wall of the trachea?

Answer 1

cartilage is there to support the bony part of the breathing system.

It is necessary on the wall of the trachae.

Also, to support the trachea. If the rings were not there or if there were not a positive air pressure to keep this area open, it would close on its own because of the surrounding force of the body would close it. If they werent there you would gurgle upon inhalation and exhalation.

Answer 2

movement to swallow

Answer 3

To stop it collapsing !

Answer 4

trachew as i understandit is a windpipe infront or behing the oesophagus

flexibility in the muscles

it can flex when u move yr neck- and move when u swallow air

Answer 5

To stop it collapsing in on itself

Answer 6

To stop the throat closing and choking u. Thts all really.