Breath sounds in the pediatric population are more easily heard because:
A. their chest walls are thinner.
B. the size of their lungs amplifies the sounds.
C. the chest cavity is small in proportion to the rest of the body.
D. children typically have upper airway problems.
Answer: A. their chest walls are thinner.
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