During an unforced exhalation/expiration, which would NOT be true?

A. Alveolar pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure.
B. Intrapleural pressure is greater than alveolar pressure.
C. Intrapleural pressure becomes leess negative.
D. The diaphragm relaxes.
E. Lung volume decreases.


B

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