Approximately how long is the trachea of an adult?

a. 5 to 8 cm
b. 10 to 12 cm
c. 16 to 18 cm
d. 20 to 24 cm


ANS: B
The adult trachea is approximately 12 cm long and has an inner diameter of about 2.0 cm.

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