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In heavy smoker the alveoli of the lungs are enlarged and damaged which reduces the surface area of the exchange of respiratory gases this condition is called

A

Asthma

B

Silicosis

C

Emphysema

D

Anosmia

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C
Tabacco smoke may break down the walls of alveoli of the lungs, decreasing the surface area for gas exchange.Causing emphsyseam.
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