A transmural pressure gradient exists across the lung wall because the ____ pressure is less than the ____ pressure
a. intrapleural, intra-alveolar.
b. intra-alveolar, intrapleural.
c. intrapleural, atmospheric.
d. atmospheric, intra-alveolar.
e. none of these answers.
A
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