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EAugust

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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


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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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