Asked by Sandy Sebastian on Jun 10, 2024
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Intrapulmonary pressure is the ________.
A) pressure within the pleural cavity
B) pressure within the alveoli of the lungs
C) difference between the atmospheric pressure and respiratory pressure
D) none of the above
Intrapulmonary Pressure
The pressure within the lung alveoli, vital for the process of breathing and gas exchange.
Pleural Cavity
The fluid-filled space between the two layers of the pleura, surrounding each lung.
Atmospheric Pressure
The force per unit area exerted against a surface by the weight of air above that surface in the earth's atmosphere.
- Understand the dynamics of respiration and variations in pulmonary pressures.
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RT
Ralla TownsendJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Intrapulmonary pressure refers to the pressure within the alveoli of the lungs, which can change during breathing.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the dynamics of respiration and variations in pulmonary pressures.