During which of the following times is the alveolar pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure?
A. at the end of expiration
B. at the beginning of expiration
C. at the end of inhalation
D. at the beginning of inhalation
E. Alveolar pressure is never higher than the atmospheric pressure.
Answer: B. at the beginning of expiration
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