In ____ the lung fails to expand,because air cannot pass beyond the bronchioles that are blocked by secretions.
A) atelectasis
B) empyema
C) hemothorax
D) pleurisy

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Atelectasis is a condition in which the lung fails to expand properly. It occurs when the bronchioles are blocked by secretions or other obstructions, preventing air from reaching the alveoli. This can result in collapsed lung tissue and impaired gas exchange. Empyema, hemothorax, and pleurisy all involve inflammation or fluid accumulation in the pleural space surrounding the lungs, but do not directly affect air flow within the bronchioles.

In ____ the Lung Fails to Expand,because Air Cannot Pass