Which of the Following Pressure Gradients Is Responsible for Maintaining

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pressure gradients is responsible for maintaining alveolar inflation?

• A)transpulmonary pressure gradient (P_alv - P_pl)
• B)transthoracic pressure gradient (P_pl -P_bs)
• C)transcanadian pressure gradient (P_ca - P_ks)
• D)transrespiratory pressure gradient (P_alv - P_ao)

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