Which of the Following Does NOT Hold the Lungs Against

Question

Which of the following does NOT hold the lungs against the thoracic wall
A)negative intrapleural pressure
B)negative intrapulmonary pressure
C)cohesiveness of the pleural fluids
D)positive intrapulmonary pressure

Accepted Answer

Negative intrapulmonary pressure does not hold the lungs against the thoracic wall; it is the negative intrapleural pressure and cohesiveness of pleural fluids that maintain this position.