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

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