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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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Emphysema is condition of short breath due to breakdown of alveolar wall and reduction of respiratory area due to smoking.
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