Question

Which of the following pressures rises and falls with the phases of breathing but eventually equalizes with the pressure of the air in the environment?
A) atmospheric pressure
B) intrapleural pressure
C) intrapulmonary pressure
D) transpulmonary pressur

Answer 1

Answer:

(c) Intrapulmonary pressure

Explanation:

Intrapulmonary pressure is the pressure of air within the alveoli, it changes with the different phases of breathing, and because it is connected to the atmosphere through the throat if eventually equalizes with the atmospheric air pressure in the environment.