If the thoracic wall but not lungs, is punctured then:
Correct answer: B. The man dies as the lungs collapse
- A. The lungs get inflated
- B. The man dies as the lungs collapse
- C. The breathing rate decreases
- D. The breathing rate increases
Explanation
This would eventually lead to the damage of pleural membrane which in turn would disrupt the pressure balance of gases, which would lead to the collapsing of the lungs. Thus, the man would eventually die.
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