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$(a)$ Rings of cartilage are present in the trachea.
$(b)$ Mucus is secreted along with $HCl$ in the stomach.
$(a)$ Rings of cartilage are present in the trachea.
$(b)$ Mucus is secreted along with $HCl$ in the stomach.
(N/A) Rings of cartilage are present in the trachea to prevent it from collapsing when there is no air inside it,ensuring that the airway remains open for breathing.
$(b)$ $(i)$ Mucus protects the inner lining of the stomach from the corrosive action of $HCl$ under normal conditions.
$(ii)$ Mucus lubricates the food,making it smoother so that it can move easily through the alimentary canal.
$(b)$ $(i)$ Mucus protects the inner lining of the stomach from the corrosive action of $HCl$ under normal conditions.
$(ii)$ Mucus lubricates the food,making it smoother so that it can move easily through the alimentary canal.
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