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Breathing and Exchange of Gases: Airway protection MCQ

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Airway protectionMediumQuestion 9244

Question

If the tracheal cartilaginous rings were absent, the most likely immediate problem would be:

  1. A
    Airway collapse during breathing
    Correct
  2. B
    Loss of placental exchange
  3. C
    Failure of RBC formation
  4. D
    Permanent closure of alveoli by bile

Correct answer

Airway collapse during breathing

Explanation

The rings help keep the trachea open as pressure changes during respiration.

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