In Emphysema, the Alveoli Break Down and Coalesce into Large

question 71

Multiple Choice

In emphysema, the alveoli break down and coalesce into large air spaces. The lungs also lose elasticity and compliance is increased. You would expect a person who suffers from emphysema to have

• A) increased dead air space.
• B) decreased vital capacity.
• C) elevated P_CO2 in the blood.
• D) increased anteroposterior diameter of the thorax.
• E) all of the above

---

Definitions:

1950s

A decade characterized by post-World War II recovery, the beginning of the Cold War, and significant cultural, economic, and technological changes worldwide.

Somatogenic Perspective

A viewpoint in psychology and psychiatry that suggests mental disorders originate from biological or physiological causes.

Overdiagnosing

The tendency to diagnose a condition more frequently than it actually occurs, often leading to unnecessary treatment or intervention.

Mental Illness

A broad range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.