A collapsed lung or reduction in the volume of a part of a lung is known as ____.
A) cystic fibrosis
B) emphysema
C) bronchitis
D) atelectasis

Question

​A collapsed lung or reduction in the volume of a part of a lung is known as ____.
A) ​cystic fibrosis
B) ​emphysema
C) ​bronchitis
D) ​atelectasis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A collapsed lung or reduction in the volume of a part of a lung is known as atelectasis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Emphysema is a long-term lung disease that involves damage to the air sacs in the lungs. Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to the lungs. None of these conditions specifically refer to a collapsed lung or reduction in lung volume.

​A Collapsed Lung or Reduction in the Volume of a Part

A Collapsed Lung or Reduction in the Volume of a Part