Which of the following is a measure of the distending force across the lungs?

A) intra-alveolar pressure
B) atmospheric pressure
C) difference between intra-alveolar pressure and atmospheric pressure
D) transpulmonary pressure
E) intrapleural pressure


Ans: D) transpulmonary pressure

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