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What happens to the alveolar pressure during inspiration?

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It increases above atmospheric pressure It remains unchanged It decreases below atmospheric pressure Correct It becomes equal to pleural pressure

During inspiration, alveolar pressure decreases below atmospheric pressure, allowing air to enter the lungs.

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