Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)is a condition that occurs when space forms between the lung and the wall of the pleural cavity. This space would be between ________.
A)the parietal pleura and visceral pleura
B)parietal pleura and the visceral pericardium
C)visceral pericardium and the parietal pericardium
D)parietal pericardium and the parietal pleura

Question

Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)is a condition that occurs when space forms between the lung and the wall of the pleural cavity. This space would be between ________. 
A)the parietal pleura and visceral pleura
B)parietal pleura and the visceral pericardium
C)visceral pericardium and the parietal pericardium
D)parietal pericardium and the parietal pleura

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pleural cavity is a space between the parietal pleura (lining of the thoracic cavity) and visceral pleura (lining of the lungs). In pneumothorax, air enters this space and causes the lung to collapse. Therefore, the space would be between the parietal pleura and visceral pleura. The other options (B, C, and D) involve different structures and are not relevant to this condition.

Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung)is a Condition That Occurs When Space Forms