The trachea#N#a. is located in the pleural cavity .#N#b. has "C" shaped cartilages that form its anterior and lateral sides.#N#c. is lined with keratinized squamous epithelium.#N#d. bifurcates to form the bronchioles.#N#e. collapses when not in use.
d. The inferior laryngeal cartilage is the thyroid cartilage. e. The epiglottis is also called "Adam's apple". b. When the glottis closes, air is prevented from leaving the lungs.