Which of the Following Has the Difference Between Its Pressure

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the difference between its pressure and atmospheric pressure driving the air into and out of the lungs?

• A) transpulmonary pressure
• B) intrapleural pressure
• C) intra -alveolar pressure
• D) atmospheric pressure
• E) rebound pressure (elastic recoil)

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Definitions:

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the completion of a normal, quiet expiration.

Single Breath

A process of inhaling once then exhaling, often used in respiratory testing to assess lung function and capacity.

Oxygen

A chemical element essential for life, necessary for cellular respiration in most organisms, and a major component of Earth's atmosphere.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, considered a greenhouse gas.