At the End of a Normal Expiration, When Outward Air

question 90

Multiple Choice

At the end of a normal expiration, when outward air flow has ceased,

• A)Intra-alveolar pressure is less than atmospheric pressure.
• B)Intra-alveolar pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure.
• C)Intra-alveolar pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure.
• D)Intrapleural pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure.
• E)Intrapleural pressure is greater than intra-alveolar pressure.

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