What is the term for the point at which the intraluminal airway pressure is equivalent to the pleural pressure surrounding the airways?
A) airway compression pressure
B) equal pressure point
C) maximum inspiratory pressure
D) dynamic pulmonary pressure point

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The equal pressure point is the location in the airways where the pressure inside the airway (intraluminal pressure) equals the pressure in the pleural space surrounding the airways. This concept is important in understanding airflow dynamics, especially during forced expiration.

What Is the Term for the Point at Which the Intraluminal