Question

When you breathe in what happens to the trachea?

1.the trachea constricts
2.the trachea widens and lengthens
3.the trachea widens and shortens
4.the trachea narrows and lenghtens

Answer 1

2
if your trachea is constricted or narrowing that is a sign of issue. normally it is very flexible and moves accordingly to what you’re doing

Answer 2

2. the trachea widens and lengthens.

Step-by-step explanation:

Moist, smooth tissue called mucosa lines the inside of the trachea. The trachea widens and lengthens slightly with each breath in, returning to its resting size with each breath out.