If Air at Atmospheric Pressure Were to Enter One Side

question 51

Multiple Choice

If air at atmospheric pressure were to enter one side of the chest cavity,what would happen?

• A)The alveoli on that side would rupture.
• B)Pulmonary circulation at the site would increase.
• C)The parietal pleura would suction air from the lung on that side.
• D)The lung on that side would collapse.

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