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A person suffers punctures in his chest cavity in an accident without any damage to the lungs. Its effect could be

Breathing takes place due to pressure gradient between the chest cavity and the atmosphere. Puncture in a person’s chest cavity causes the loss of pressure gradient hence leading to stoppage of breathing.

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