The pressure in the pleural cavity is _______.

A. greater than the pressure in the alveoli
B. less than the pressure in the alveoli and less than atmospheric pressure
C. less than the pressure in the alveoli
D. less than atmospheric pressure
E. greater than the pressure in the alveoli and less than atmospheric pressure


Answer: B. less than the pressure in the alveoli and less than atmospheric pressure

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