Given the pressures listed, identify the respiratory event being measured.    Transpulmonary pressure = 15 mmHg    Intrapleural pressure = 765 mmHg    Atmospheric pressure = 755 mmHg    Intrapulmonary pressure = 750 mmHg

A. Forced expiration
B. Tidal expiration
C. Tidal inspiration
D. Forced inspiration


Answer: A

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