Which of the following is most responsible for keeping the lung surface and the thoracic wall from separating?

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Subatmospheric intrapleural pressure is responsible for keeping the lung surface and the thoracic wall from separating. This pressure is lower than both the pressure in the alveolar space and the atmospheric pressure, which creates a suction effect that keeps the lungs inflated and attached to the thoracic wall.

Which of the Following Is Most Responsible for Keeping the Lung