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

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The term for the point at which the intraluminal airway pressure is equivalent to the pleural pressure surrounding the airways is the equal pressure point. At this point, the airway collapses and causes a decrease in airflow.

What Is the Term for the Point at Which the Intraluminal