Trachea Flashcards
1
Q
What is the trachea
A
known as the wind pipe
tube made of cartilage rings lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium
2
Q
What is the function of the trachea
A
provide clear airway for air to enter and exit the lungs
largest airway in lower respiratory tract
cilia in inner walls, catch dust and contaminants from inhaled air, which is later expelled via coughing
