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Inspiration occurs when intra-pulmonary pressure is what?
AEqual to tissue pressure
BLower than atmospheric
CEqual to atmospheric
DHigher than atmospheric
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Lower than atmospheric
Air flows in only when pressure inside the lungs falls below atmospheric pressure.
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