In Emphysema, the Lungs Become Overdistended with Trapped Air, Which

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Essay

In emphysema, the lungs become overdistended with trapped air, which increases the effort required for breathing. Describe the muscles involved when breathing becomes a forced process, such as a patient who has emphysema.

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Definitions:

Pathology

The study of diseases, their causes, processes, development, and consequences.

Confederates

Individuals who are part of a group with a common purpose, often used in experimental research to simulate social interactions.

Likelihood

describes the probability of a particular event occurring within a set of circumstances.

Conformity

Conformity is the act of aligning one's beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors with those of a group or societal norms, often due to real or perceived group pressure.