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What happens when pressure within the pu...

What happens when pressure within the pulmonary
cavity is higher than the atmospheric pressure?

A

Inhalation of air

B

Expulsion of air

C

No inhalation and expulsion of air occurs

D

Lungs inflate and rupture

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