KROK 1 2007 – Question 77 · KROK (Medicine) · Physiology
A man’s intrapleural pressure is being measured. In what phase did the man hold his breath, if his pressure is 7,5 mm Hg?
- A. Quiet inspiration
- B. Forced inspiration
- C. Quiet expiration
- D. Forced expiration
- E. -
Hint
Intrapleural pressure is normally below atmospheric and becomes more negative as the thorax expands; judge how negative it is during calm versus maximal-effort breathing.
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