Identify the Major Anatomic Alterations of the Lungs Associated with Flail

question 22

Multiple Choice

Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with flail chest.
-Atelectasis

• A)YES-This is associated with flail chest.
• B)NO-This is not associated with flail chest.

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer membrane that encases a cell, providing structural support, protection, and the ability to communicate with the external environment.

Turgor Pressure

(turgor) Hydrostatic pressure that develops within a walled cell and presses outward against the plasma membrane.

Hypotonic Solution

A solution that has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution, causing water to move into the cell in osmosis.

Net Movement

The overall transfer or migration of substances, such as molecules or ions, from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, often referring to processes like diffusion.