Which of the following pressure (mm Hg) would be recorded as intrapleural pressure during a normal resting expiration?
A) 752
B) 756
C) 760
D) 764
E) 0

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Intrapleural pressure during a normal resting expiration is normally around -4 mm Hg relative to atmospheric pressure (which is taken as 760 mm Hg at sea level). Therefore, the correct answer is C) 760 mm Hg. The other options are either too high or too low to be consistent with intrapleural pressure during a normal resting expiration.

Which of the Following Pressure (Mm Hg) Would Be Recorded