Injuries to the trachea or bronchi, called ____, can cause a pneumothorax, simple or tension, from air leaking into the chest cavity.

A. diaphragmatic disruption
B. cardiac tamponade
C. tracheobronchial disruption
D. commotio cordis


Answer: C

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