The air pressure inside our body is equal to the ____?

internal pressure

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atmospheric pressure

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both a and b

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B atmospheric pressure
The pressure inside our bodies is equal to the atmospheric pressure and balances the pressure from outside.

If the pressure inside us would be more, our bodies will burst. And if it would be less. then our bodies will get crushed under the atmospheric pressure.

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