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Which of the following is the major mechanism that drives pulmonary ventilation? Select the ONE best answer.

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Answer:

The major mechanisms that drive pulmonary ventilation are atmospheric pressure

Step-by-step explanation:

The air pressure within the alveoli, called alveolar pressure, and the pressure within the pleural cavity, called intrapleural pressure. The alveolar and intrapleural pressures are dependent on certain physical features of the lung.

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