The difference between what two pressures drives air into and out of the lungs?

A) atmospheric and intrapleural
B) pulmonary venous and atmospheric
C) central venous and intracoronary
D) atmospheric and intra-alveolar
E) intrapleural and intra-alveolar


Ans: D) atmospheric and intra-alveolar

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