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Which of the following best describes emphysema?
Which of the following best describes emphysema?
- A condition where the alveoli and airway connective tissue are destroyed, leading to lung hyperinflation (correct)
- A condition where the lung tissue becomes stiff and loses its elasticity
- A condition where the airways in the lungs collapse, making it difficult to exhale
- A condition where the lung tissue is damaged, leading to air trapping in the alveoli
Which statement accurately describes the anatomy of emphysematous lung tissue?
Which statement accurately describes the anatomy of emphysematous lung tissue?
- It looks like a new sponge with no visible changes
- It resembles an old sponge with large holes and loss of elasticity (correct)
- It becomes hyperinflated with trapped air
- It becomes stiff and loses its ability to stretch
What happens to the airways in emphysema?
What happens to the airways in emphysema?
- They become stiff and lose their ability to stretch
- They collapse, making it difficult for the lungs to empty (correct)
- They become hyperinflated with trapped air
- They are destroyed, leading to lung hyperinflation
