What Keeps the Visceral Pleura in Close Proximity to the Parietal

question 119

Multiple Choice

What keeps the visceral pleura in close proximity to the parietal pleura?

• A) the mesothelia are one and the same
• B) spider web -like processes extending from the outer covering
• C) surface tension of the intrapleural fluid
• D) positive pressure in the intrapleural space
• E) trans -alveolar pressure

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state where supply equals demand in a market, resulting in no inherent force for price change.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded, also known as the market-clearing price.

Shortage

A scenario in which the need for a product surpasses the amount available at a particular price.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of goods or services that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level in a given period.