Which of the following is FALSE of the trachea?
A) The pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium of the mucosa contains goblet cells and basal cells.
B) It is a tubular passageway, posterior to the esophagus.
C) Its wall contains 16-20 C-shaped rings of hyaline cartilage.
D) The outer layer of the wall of the trachea, the adventitia, is a layer of areolar connective tissue that joins the trachea to surrounding tissues.

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The trachea is anterior to the esophagus, not posterior. This means it is located in front of the esophagus rather than behind it.

Which of the Following Is FALSE of the Trachea