The lungs are situated in an anatomically air-tight chamber known as the:
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Correct answer: Thoracic cavity
The lungs are situated in the thoracic chamber which is anatomically an air-tight chamber. The anatomical setup of lungs in the thorax is such that any change in the volume of the thoracic cavity will be reflected in the lung (pulmonary) cavity.
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