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What is the intra-pulmonary pressure like during expiration?
AFar below atmospheric
BLower than atmospheric
CEqual to atmospheric
DSlightly above atmospheric
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Slightly above atmospheric
Reduced thoracic volume raises lung pressure just above atmospheric, pushing air out.
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