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A16 to 20
B26 to 30
C36 to 40
D46 to 50
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 16 to 20
1. The rings are C shaped and stacked.
2. The count is given as a narrow range.
3. The trachea is formed by 16 to 20 stacked, C-shaped pieces of hyaline cartilage.
4. So the answer is 16 to 20.
_Source: OpenStax 'Anatomy and Physiology 2e', Ch 22 'The Respiratory System'_
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