When the Chest Cavity Has Been Penetrated, as in a Pneumothorax

question 25

Multiple Choice

When the chest cavity has been penetrated, as in a pneumothorax, the amount of air in the respiratory system is reduced to the

• A) tidal volume.
• B) vital capacity.
• C) minimal volume.
• D) residual volume.
• E) inspiratory reserve volume.

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