Which of the Following Factors Makes the Greatest Contribution to Deaths

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors makes the greatest contribution to deaths in Canada?

• A) guns
• B) alcohol
• C) tobacco
• D) automobiles

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Definitions:

Lung Recoil

The tendency of the lungs to return to their original size after being stretched or expanded, a critical factor in normal breathing and expelling air from the lungs.

Pleural Pressure

This refers to the pressure within the pleural cavity, which is crucial in the mechanics of breathing.

Thoracic Wall

The part of the anatomy that forms a protective boundary around the thoracic cavity, which contains the lungs and heart; comprises the rib cage, spine, and sternum.

Diaphragm

A muscular and membranous partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities and plays a major role in breathing.