Lung collapse, or ________, can occur if the intrapleural pressure equals atmospheric pressure when air enters the pleural space.
A) pleurisy
B) atelectasis
C) rales
D) wheezing

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Atelectasis refers to lung collapse or the incomplete expansion of lung tissue, which can occur when air enters the pleural space and the intrapleural pressure equals or exceeds atmospheric pressure. Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleural membrane, rales are crackling sounds heard during breathing, and wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound associated with narrowed airways. However, neither of these terms specifically refers to lung collapse.

Lung Collapse, or ________, Can Occur If the Intrapleural Pressure