The intrapulmonary pressure (pressure in the alveoli) is always the pressure. Equal to; intrapleural Greater than; intrapleural Greater than; atmospheric Less than; intrapleural Equal to; atmospheric Question 5 2 pts True or False? During inhalation, pressure in the thoracic cavity increases, which allows air to move into the lungs. True FalseWhich of the following is true for ALL types of COPD? Pulmonary compliance decreases Airway resistance increases Pulmonary compliance increases Elastic recoil decreases Elastic recoil increases.