AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2013

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    Between breaths the intraplural pressure is approximately ... mrnHg less  than atmospheric pressure.

    A)  1                            

    B)  4    

    C)  8                                            

    D)  10

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                     Between breathing (inspiration and expiration) the intrapleural pressure (pressure inside thin double membrane lung) is approximately 1 mmHg less than atmospheric pressure. In normal respiration, the simultaneous relaxation or inspiratory muscle reduce the volume of thoracic cavity in ail direction. As a result the atmospheric pressure inside the lung increase by 3-4 mmHg in normal expiration and 4-6 mmHg in a forced expiration.


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