Which of the following statements about the trachea is false?

A) It ends in the mediastinum.
B) It is reinforced with C-shaped cartilages.
C) It is also called the windpipe.
D) It alters its diameter in response to the autonomic nervous system.
E) It is reinforced with D-shaped cartilages.


Answer: E

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