To expand our lungs, pleural fluid is secreted into the pleural cavity and allows the lungs to "stick to" the inside of the cavity. When the muscles contract, the cavity expands, pulling our lungs open so that we can bring air into the lungs. Which
property of water is used to expand our lungs?
A) Reactivity
B) Cohesion
C) Adhesion
D) Solubility
Answer: B
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