Which of the Following Is Responsible for Holding the Lungs

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is responsible for holding the lungs to the thorax wall are ________.

• A) the visceral pleurae and the changing volume of the lungs
• B) the smooth muscles of the lung
• C) the diaphragm and the intercostal muscles alone
• D) surface tension from pleural fluid and negative pressure in the pleural cavity

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