Which pressure is the result of the natural tendency of the lungs to decrease their size (because of elasticity) and the opposing tendency of the thoracic wall to pull outward and enlarge the lungs?

A. intrapulmonary pressure
B. atmospheric pressure
C. intrapleural pressure


Ans: C. intrapleural pressure

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