Which of the Following Has the Greatest Likelihood of Resulting

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the greatest likelihood of resulting in an open pneumothorax?

• A) Any opening between the pleural cavity and the atmosphere
• B) Open defects that are two-thirds the size of the trachea or larger
• C) Open defects that are larger in diameter than the trachea
• D) Open defects that are one-quarter the size of the trachea or larger

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Definitions:

Quantitative Differences

Differences that can be measured and expressed numerically, indicating a variation in quantity or magnitude between entities or groups.

Polygenetic Inheritance

A form of inheritance where traits are governed by more than one gene, leading to a continuous range of possible phenotypes.

Phenotypic Expression

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that involves random changes in the frequency of alleles within a population over time.