Which of the following is most responsible for keeping the lung surface and the thoracic wall from separating?
A. The negative pressure in the alveolar space
B. Subatmospheric intrapleural pressure
C. The presence of surfactant
D. Alveolar pressure is higher than atmospheric pressure
E. The force exerted by the external intercostal muscles
Answer: B
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