In heavy smokers, the alveoil of the lungs are enlarged and damaged, which reduces the surface area for the exchange of respiratory gases. The condition is called

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Smoking causes inflammation of lung alveoli, which decreases surface area for gaseous exchange and causes emphysema.

Q. In heavy smokers, the alveoil of the lungs are enlarged and damaged, which reduces the surface area for the exchange of respiratory gases. The condition is called

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