Which statement explains why atmospheric pressure does not crush our lungs?
A) Because are lungs are also filled with air, so atmospheric pressure is balanced.
B) Because are lungs have extremely strong muscles, which counteract atmospheric pressure.
C) Because there is very little air space within our lungs.
D) Because we evolved on an Earth with a much higher atmospheric pressure.
E) Because our blood counteracts this atmospheric pressure.
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