Answer:
The body tubes are long, semi-rigid tubes, usually made of _polyvinyl_ chloride or some other type of plastic. A typical ET tube has nine basic parts. The proximal end (sticking out of mouth) has a standard _15_ mm adaptor.
Explanation:
An endotracheal tube (ET) is a flexible plastic tube that is inserted into the trachea through the mouth to help a patient breathe. Then it is connected to a ventilator for oxygen supply to patients's lungs. This process of insertion of tube is refereed as endotracheal intubation.
