Which of these statements about intrapulmonary pressure and intrapleural pressure is true?A.The intrapulmonary pressure is always subatmospheric.B.The intrapleural pressure is always greater than the intrapulmonary pressure.C.The intrapulmonary pressure is greater than the intrapleural pressure.D.The intrapleural pressure equals the atmospheric pressure.

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