Which of the following pressure gradients is responsible for maintaining alveolar inflation?
A) Transpulmonary pressure gradient (Palv - Ppl)
B) Transthoracic pressure gradient (Ppl - Pbs)
C) Transcardiac pressure gradient (Pca - Palv)
D) Transrespiratory pressure gradient (Palv - Pao)
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