Equilibration of pressure between the intrapleural space and the alveoli will lead to which of the following?

A) air moving into the lungs
B) restrictive pulmonary disease
C) a pneumothorax (the lung will collapse)
D) air moving out of the lungs
E) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease


Ans: C) a pneumothorax (the lung will collapse)

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