Multiple Choice
The lungs are held against the thoracic wall due to
A) the negative intrapleural pressure
B) the positive intrapulmonary pressure
C) cohesiveness of the pleural fluids
D) the negative intrapleural pressure and cohesiveness of the pleural fluids
E) all of these
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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