What Happens to the Lungs If Intrapleural Pressure Equals or Increases

question 77

Multiple Choice

What happens to the lungs if intrapleural pressure equals or increases above atmospheric pressure?

• A) burst
• B) inhalation
• C) collapse
• D) overinflation

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