The lungs are held against the thoracic wall due to
A) the negative intrapleural pressure.
B) the positive intrapulmonary pressure.
C) cohesiveness of the pleural fluids.
D) both (a) and (c) above.
E) all of these answers.
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Q15: Which of the following pressure (mm Hg)
Q16: When intra-alveolar pressure becomes greater than atmospheric
Q17: The inspiratory muscles include the
A) diaphragm and
Q18: The lungs contain:
A) mostly smooth muscle
B) only
Q19: Which of the following is the last
Q21: Which factor would result in bronchoconstriction?
A) sympathetic
Q22: When blood flow to an area of
Q23: When the level of blood flow is
Q24: Which of the following does not occur
Q31: The residual volume
A) helps prevent lung collapse
B)
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