Asked by Tommie Rumsey on May 06, 2024
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Which of the following statements concerning the pleura is correct?
A) The pleural fluid between the the parietal pleura and visceral pleura ensure that as the thorax expands, the lungs expand as well.
B) The parietal pleura separates from the visceral pleura as the thorax expands.
C) The fluid secreted by the pleural membranes compresses the lungs causing them to collapse.
D) All of the choices are correct.
Pleural Fluid
A liquid that fills the space between the layers of the pleura, the membrane surrounding the lungs, acting as a lubricant.
Parietal Pleura
The part of the pleura that lines the inner surface of the chest wall and diaphragm, playing a role in the breathing process.
Visceral Pleura
Serous membrane investing the lungs and dipping into the fissures between the several lobes.
- Grasp the principles governing the act of breathing and the contribution of muscles to the movements essential for respiration.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the principles governing the act of breathing and the contribution of muscles to the movements essential for respiration.
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