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Physiology Functional Anatomy - Respiratory System 621d4a9c

Transpulmonary pressure is difference between?

A
The bronchus and atmospheric pressure
B
Pressure in alveoli and intrapleural pressure
C
Atmosphere and intrapleural pressure
D
Atmosphere and intraalveolar pressure
High-Yield Explanation
ANSWER: (B) pressure in alveoli and intrapleural pressureREF: Ganong 22nd ed p. 648Transpulmonary pressure is a term used to describe the difference between the alveolar pressure and the intrapleural pressure in the lungs. During human ventilation, air flows because of pressure gradient

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