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Topic: Breathing and respiration: mechanism, exchange and transport of gases, volumes, disorders· Human Physiology

Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively ?

1. Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface

2. Increased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles

3. Increased number of bronchioles; Increased respiratory surface

4. Decreased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles

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Answer: 1. Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface

Key idea: Asthma affects the airways. Emphysema damages the alveoli.

  • Asthma: inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles, with wheezing and difficulty breathing.
  • Emphysema: alveolar walls are damaged, so the respiratory surface decreases.

Answer: option 1.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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