Which of the following factors keeps the alveoli expanded?

A. Negative intra-alveolar pressure
B. Alveolar pressure being equal to atmospheric pressure
C. A reduction in surfactant
D. A pneumothorax
E. Negative pleural pressure


Answer: E

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