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EAugust · **on:** Jun 26, 2018

A collection of air between the chest wall and lungs that causes the lungs to collapse is known as:

A) pneumonitis.
B) pneumothorax.
C) pneumonia.
D) pneumoconiosis.

Question 2

In the term quadriceps, what does the prefix quadri- mean?

A) Four
B) Two
C) Three
D) Six

mmj22343 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 26, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Pneumonitis is inflammation of the lung.
B) Correct.
C) Pneumonia is a lung infection.
D) Pneumoconiosis is an abnormal condition of the lung caused by the inhalation of dust particles.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The prefix bi- means two.
C) The prefix tri- means three.
D) The prefix sex- means six.