Multiple Choice
Which statement is NOT true as to why inspiratory events occur?
A) The air pressure in the alveoli is greater than that of the atmosphere.
B) The air pressure in the alveoli is less than that of the atmosphere.
C) The volume of the thoracic cavity increases.
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