When a positive pressure breath is delivered from a mechanical ventilator, how would intra-alveolar and intrapleural pressures be affected during inspiration?

A. The intra-alveolar pressure would rise while the intrapleural pressure remains subatmospheric
B. Both would remain constant at their resting levels
C. Both would decrease
D. Both would increase


Answer: D

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