When Intra-Alveolar Pressure Becomes Greater Than Atmospheric Pressure

question 37

Multiple Choice

When intra-alveolar pressure becomes greater than atmospheric pressure,

• A) air will flow out of the lungs.
• B) air will flow into the lungs.
• C) there will be no air flow.
• D) both (a) and (b) above.
• E) none of these answers.

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