The trachea is formed by C-shaped rings connected in the back by a strip of smooth muscle. This posterior smooth muscle connection allows for:

A) the movement of food through the esophagus.
B) the movement of air through the trachea.
C) the movement of food through the trachea.
D) the movement of air through the esophagus.


Answer: A

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