Pleurisy Occurs When Part of the Lung Collapses or Cannot

question 101

True/False

Pleurisy occurs when part of the lung collapses or cannot completely expand.

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Motor neurons

Nerve cells that transmit impulses from the spinal cord or brain to muscles or glands, enabling movements and actions.

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