When the lungs are in the resting position, the factor that opposes their collapse is __________.

a. an intrapulmonary pressure of 5 mm Hg
b. an intrapleural pressure of -4 mm Hg
c. an intrapleural pressure of 760 mm Hg
d. an intrapulmonary pressure of 760 mm Hg


Answer: b. an intrapleural pressure of -4 mm Hg

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