Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. An inflammation of the lining of the lung is calleda. pneumonia.b. pleurisy.c. sinusitis.d. tuberculosis.
Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. An inflammation of the lining of the lung is calleda. pneumonia.b. pleurisy.c. sinusitis.d. tuberculosis.
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Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. An inflammation of the lining of the lung is called
a. pneumonia.
b. pleurisy.
c. sinusitis.
d. tuberculosis.
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Step 1
Lungs are the vital organs of the body that helps in breathing. They are part of the respiratory system, which is involved in exchanging gases from the environment. Blood gets oxygenated in here to supply throughout the body.
Step 2
Lungs are separated from the chest cavity by two thin layers of tissue called pleura. These are the lining of the lungs. The inflammation of the pleura is called pleuritis or pleurisy. This causes sharp pain in the chest and makes it difficult for the individual to breathe
Hence, the correct answer is option b.
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