Why is the trachea supported by C-shaped cartilage rings instead of O-shaped (complete rings)?
A. To allow the esophagus to expand when swallowing
B. To produce sound as air passes through
C. To control the pitch of the voice
D. To hold it open all the time
Answer: A
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