Q. Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively ?
A) Increased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
B) Increased number of bronchioles; Increased respiratory surface
C) Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface
D) Decreased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
Explanation
[Solution] Asthma involves inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles; emphysema damages alveolar walls, decreasing respiratory surface. Answer (3).
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