________ occurs due to a thoracic injury or surgery that allows air to enter the pleural cavity; it causes the affected lung to collapse and become nonfunctional. 

A. Asthma
B. Pneumothorax 
C. Infant respiratory distress syndrome
D. Emphysema


Answer: B

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