In Emphysema, the Alveoli Become Enlarged Due to Deterioration of the Alveolar

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Multiple Choice

In emphysema, the alveoli become enlarged due to deterioration of the alveolar walls. How does this lead to a lack of oxygen?

• A) The surface area for exchange of oxygen is reduced due to the breakdown of the walls and increased size of the alveoli.
• B) The alveolar walls thicken, making exchange more difficult.
• C) The enlarged alveoli put pressure on the capillaries in the lung, causing them to break down.
• D) The alveoli walls become impermeable to oxygen as they enlarge.

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