The lungs remain inflated because
A. intrapleural pressure is exactly equal to atmospheric pressure.
B. intrapleural pressure is exactly equal to intrapulmonary pressure.
C. intrapleural pressure is less than intrapulmonary pressure.
D. intrapulmonary pressure is less than intrapleural pressure.
Answer: C
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