The Lungs of an Individual with Emphysema Provide Poor Gas

question 21

Multiple Choice

The lungs of an individual with emphysema provide poor gas exchange due to the loss of alveolar walls. This exemplifies the need for a large ________ for efficient gas exchange.

• A) respiratory membrane surface area
• B) respiratory membrane thickness

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