Which of the following pressures normally remains negative (relative to atmospheric pressure) during quiet breathing?
a. Palv
b. Ppl
c. Pao
d. Pbs
ANS: B
Pleural pressure (Ppl) is usually negative (i.e., sub-atmospheric) during quiet breathing.
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