Biology A-Level
Trachea
What Trachea means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Trachea
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A wide tube supported by C-shaped cartilage rings that prevent collapse, and which bifurcates into two bronchi.
Topics that use Trachea
- Gas exchange (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- antagonistic intercostal muscles
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