Which of the following occurs when intra-alveolar pressure exceeds atmospheric pressure?
A) Air moves into the lung.
B) Air moves out of the lung.
C) Intrapleural pressure is greater than intra-alveolar pressure.
D) The lung must be expanding.
E) The lung collapses.
Answer: B) Air moves out of the lung.
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