With consolidation in the lung tissue, the breath sounds are louder and easier to hear, whereas healthy lung tissue produces softer sounds. This is because:
A) consolidation echoes in the chest.
B) consolidation is a poor conductor of sound.
C) air-filled lung sounds are from smaller spaces.
D) air-filled lung tissue is an insulator of sound.

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Air is a poor conductor of sound. Denser consolidation promotes louder sounds and is a better conductor of sound. Consolidation is a better conductor of sound than air. Breath sounds are easier to hear when the lungs are consolidated; the mass surrounding the tube of the respiratory tree promotes sound transmission better than air-filled alveoli.

With Consolidation in the Lung Tissue, the Breath Sounds Are