Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Medical Condition

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the medical condition emphysema?

• A) a disease causing episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway
• B) a disease that causes the alveoli to lose elasticity
• C) a disease causing fluid to pour out of the lungs into the chest
• D) a disease characterized by pus inside the chest
• E) a disease causing swelling in the lungs

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Definitions:

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms found everywhere, with roles ranging from aiding digestion to causing disease.

A Fungus

A member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.

Apocrine Sweat Glands

Specialized sweat glands that typically open into hair follicles and are found in areas like the armpits and groin, secreting a more viscous sweat involved in thermoregulation and scent marking.

Eccrine Glands

Sweat glands that are found all over the human body and help to regulate body temperature through perspiration.