The intra-pleural pressure is always ________ during normal quiet breathing.
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Correct answer: Negative relative to atmospheric pressure
Intra-pleural pressure is the pressure within the pleural cavity. It remains negative (sub-atmospheric), which acts like a vacuum to keep the lungs expanded against the chest wall.
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