In Emphysema

question 30

Multiple Choice

In emphysema,

• A) pressure in alveoli increases and their walls burst, coalescing them and decreasing the surface area for gas exchange.
• B) cells in the bronchial lining divide too fast.
• C) tar from cigarettes blackens alveoli.
• D) membranes form within alveoli, increasing surface area.

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Federal Reserve

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