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pleural effusion a collection of fluid between the two layers of membrane covering the lungs
A
True
B
False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pleural effusion, sometimes referred to as “water on the lungs, ‘’ is the build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs. The pleura are thin membranes that line the lungs and the inside of the chest cavity and act to lubricate and facilitate breathing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pleural fluid is a liquid that is located between the layers of the pleura. The pleura is a two-layer membrane that covers the lungs and lines the chest cavity. Pleural fluid keeps the pleura moist and reduces friction between the membranes when you breathe.

Detailed explanation-3: -A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.

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