A collection of air between the chest wall and lungs that causes the lungs to collapse is known as:
A) pneumonitis.
B) pneumothorax.
C) pneumonia.
D) pneumoconiosis.
B
Explanation: A) Pneumonitis is inflammation of the lung.
B) Correct.
C) Pneumonia is a lung infection.
D) Pneumoconiosis is an abnormal condition of the lung caused by the inhalation of dust particles.
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