Air moves into the lungs when

  • A
    Atmospheric pressure is less than pressure within the lungs
  • B
    Atmospheric pressure is greater than pressure within the lungs
  • C
    Atmospheric pressure is equal to the pressure within the lungs
  • D
    None of these

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