A Localized Collection of Pus in the Thoracic Cavity Is

question 84

Multiple Choice

A localized collection of pus in the thoracic cavity is ________.

• A)emphysema
• B)influenza
• C)empyema
• D)asthma

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Definitions:

DSA

Digital Subtraction Angiography, a type of fluoroscopy technique used in radiology to visualize blood vessels by subtracting a pre-contrast image from subsequent images, after the contrast material has been injected.

Metabolism

The biochemical processes that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including the conversion of food to energy, the construction of proteins and nucleic acids, and the elimination of waste products.

Organization

In a biological context, it refers to the structured and regulated arrangement of living organisms, from cellular components to complex body systems.

Maturation

The process of becoming mature, involving growth and development that occurs in an organism over time.