what is the significance of the fact that the human trachea is reinforced with cartilage rings
The trachea is reinforced with cartilaginous rings in order to retain the shape while breathing and the rings are incomplete to allow the trachea to expand and move when food â¦ passes through the esophagus and while bending the neck.5 people found this useful.he trachea is surrounded by bands of cartilaginous tissue to prevent it collapsing in on itself, which would then cut-off our airway and prevent us from breathing. 2 people found this useful. Edit. Share to: 1  The Five Major Parts of the Brain At its most basic, the brain controls the body.