InspirationMediumQuestion 9208
Question
As a result of inspiration, intrapulmonary pressure becomes:
- ASlightly lower than atmospheric pressureCorrect
- BMuch higher than venous pressure
- CEqual to alveolar CO2 pressure
- DHigher than atmospheric pressure
Correct answer
Slightly lower than atmospheric pressure
Explanation
Air enters lungs when intrapulmonary pressure falls just below atmospheric pressure.