Which Is Normally TRUE About the Intrapleural Pressure

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which is normally TRUE about the intrapleural pressure?

• A)It is lower than alveolar pressure.
• B)It is between +5 and +10 mmHg above atmospheric pressure at functional residual capacity.
• C)It alternates between being less than,and greater than,atmospheric pressure.
• D)During a passive exhale,it increases to a value above atmospheric pressure.
• E)It is always the same as atmospheric pressure during a passive exhale.

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