Which of the following occurs when blebs rupture and allow air to leak into the pleural cavity?
A) Spontaneous pneumothorax
B) Tension pneumothorax
C) Hemothorax
D) Cyanosis

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When blebs, which are small fluid-filled sacs on the surface of the lung, rupture and allow air to leak into the pleural cavity, it leads to a spontaneous pneumothorax. This can cause partial or complete lung collapse and difficulty breathing. Tension pneumothorax occurs when the air that leaks into the pleural cavity cannot escape, leading to increasing pressure on the lung and heart. Hemothorax is a condition where blood accumulates in the pleural cavity, usually as a result of chest trauma. Cyanosis is not directly related to the occurrence of a pneumothorax, but it can be a symptom of decreased oxygen levels in the blood that result from impaired lung function in severe cases of pneumothorax.

Which of the Following Occurs When Blebs Rupture and Allow