Question

During inspiration, how does alveolar pressure is compared to atmospheric pressure?

• A. Alveolar pressure is greater than atmospheric
• B. Alveolar pressure is less than atmospheric
• C. Alveolar pressure is the same as atmospheric
• D. Alveolar pressure is one of the few pressures where the reference pressure is not atmospheric

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) Alveolar pressure is less than atmospheric