The trachea

A) is lined by dense regular connective tissue.
B) is reinforced with C-shaped cartilages.
C) contains the vocal cords.
D) always maintains the same diameter.
E) ends distally at the level of the diaphragm.


B) is reinforced with C-shaped cartilages.

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