In mammals, C-shaped bands of cartilage support the airways, but these supports disappear at the

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C-shaped bands of cartilage support the airways until the bronchioles, which are located in the lungs and are smaller in diameter than the bronchi, do not have this cartilage support. This lack of support allows the bronchioles to be more flexible and responsive to changes in air pressure during breathing.

In Mammals, C-Shaped Bands of Cartilage Support the Airways, but These