Approximately how many C-shaped cartilaginous rings are present in the adult human trachea?
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Correct answer: 16 to 20
The human trachea contains between 16 and 20 C-shaped rings. These rings span the length of the trachea from the larynx to the point of bifurcation (carina).
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