Two opposing mechanisms determine alveolar expansion: ________ leads to alveolar expansion, while ________ opposes alveolar expansion.

A. positive pleural pressure; lung recoil
B. negative pleural pressure; lung recoil
C. lung recoil; negative pleural pressure
D. lung recoil; positive pleural pressure


Answer: B

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