Trachea Flashcards
1
Q
Trachea is a?
A
Tubular vessel
2
Q
Trachea carries air to?
A
Lungs
3
Q
Trachea is lined with ciliated epithelium, what does this do?
A
Any trapped debris is propelled upwards to oesophagus and pharynx
4
Q
Trachea and bronchi contain what?
A
Irritant receptors to stimulate cough
5
Q
Outermost layer of trachea contains?
A
Tissue reinforced by series of 16 ‘C’ shaped cartilage rings
6
Q
What do the cartilage rings prevent?
A
Collapse of trachea during breathing
