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What are intrapleural and alveolar gas pressures?
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What are intrapleural and alveolar gas pressures?

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Pressure in the lung (please see explanation below)

Step-by-step explanation:

Intrapleural pressure - pressure between the outer and inner pleural membrane of the lung.

Alveolar pressure - is the pressure exerted by the gas within alveoli.

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