With Consolidation in the Lung Tissue, the Breath Sounds Are

Multiple Choice

With consolidation in the lung tissue, the breath sounds are louder and easier to hear, whereas healthy lung tissue produces softer sounds. This is because:

A) consolidation echoes in the chest.
B) consolidation is a poor conductor of sound.
C) air-filled lung sounds are from smaller spaces.
D) air-filled lung tissue is an insulator of sound.