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Incidence of Emphysema - a respiratory disorder is high in cigarette smokers. In such cases

A

the bronchioles are found damaged

B

the alveolar walls are found damaged

C

the plasma membrane is found damaged

D

the respiratory muscles are found damaged.

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B
Emphysema is condition of short breath due to breakdown of alveolar wall and reduction of respiratory area due to smoking.
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  • Incidence of Emphysems - a respiratory disorder is high in cigarette smokers. In such cases

    A
    The bronchioles are found damaged
    B
    The alveolar walls are found damaged
    C
    The plasma membrane is found damaged
    D
    The respiratory muscles are found damaged

  • Which one is not a respiratory disorders ?

    A
    Emphysema
    B
    Pneumonia
    C
    Silicosis
    D
    Murmurs

  • Name the chronic respiratory disorder caused mainly by cigarette smoking

    A
    Emphysema
    B
    Asthma
    C
    Respiratory acidosis
    D
    Respiratory alkalosis

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