Predict what happens to air movement when atmospheric pressure is 760 mm Hg,intrapulmonary pressure is 758 mm Hg,and intrapleural pressure is 754 mm Hg.
A)no air movement
B)exhalation
C)atelectasis
D)inhalation

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Inhalation occurs because the intrapulmonary pressure (758 mm Hg) is lower than the atmospheric pressure (760 mm Hg), causing air to move into the lungs.

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