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The parietal layer lines the internal surface of the thoracic cavity

• True

• False

 __________ volume is the amount of air left in the lungs after you forcibly exhale.

 ___________volume is the amount of air inhaled or exhaled during quiet breathing.

The alveolar pressure is 740 mmHg in the lungs while the intrapleural pressure is 725 mmHg. What is the transpulmonary pressure?

• 20 mmHg

• 25 mmHg

• 35 mmHg

• 15 mmHg

During inspiration the pressure inside the lungs is positive.

• True

• False

The atmospheric pressure is

• 870 mmHg

• 760 mmHg

• 200 mmHg

• 670 mmHg

What is the approximate amount of fluid normally found the the pleura space?

• 4 -6ml

• 8 - 10ml

• 18 - 20ml

• 12-14ml

Pleural fluid is drained by the lymphatic system.

• True

• False