Which of the following pressure gradients is responsible for the actual flow of gas into and out of the lungs during breathing?
A) Transcanadian pressure gradient (Ppc - Pks)
B) Transpulmonary pressure gradient (Palv - Ppl)
C) Transrespiratory pressure gradient (Palv - Pao)
D) Transthoracic pressure gradient (Ppl - Pbs)
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