Asked by Zebada Gorgeous Khoeses on Jun 28, 2024
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thin, elastic alveolar walls are destroyed
A) sleep apnea
B) tuberculosis
C) pneumonia
D) bronchitis
E) asthma
F) emphysema
Alveolar Walls
Thin layers of tissue that form the structure of alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange between the air and blood takes place.
Emphysema
A long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the air sacs.
- Pinpoint standard obstructive conditions in the respiratory system and identify their locations.
- Explain the roles and importance of various lung capacities in the process of respiration.
Verified Answer
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Zybrea KnightJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
F
Explanation :
Thin, elastic alveolar walls are destroyed in emphysema.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint standard obstructive conditions in the respiratory system and identify their locations.
- Explain the roles and importance of various lung capacities in the process of respiration.