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Which of the following is a common characteristic of emphysema?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of emphysema?
- Enlargement of blood vessels in the lungs
- Enlargement of the bronchial tubes
- Enlargement of air spaces in the lungs (correct)
- Enlargement of the heart
What causes the air-filled spaces in emphysema?
What causes the air-filled spaces in emphysema?
- Infection in the bronchial tubes
- Constriction of the blood vessels
- Breakdown of the walls of the alveoli (correct)
- Buildup of fluid in the lungs
Who is most commonly affected by emphysema?
Who is most commonly affected by emphysema?
- People with a family history of emphysema
- Children and young adults
- Middle-aged or older population (correct)
- People with asthma
What is a major subtype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
What is a major subtype of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
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What genetic risk factor may lead to the early presentation of emphysema?
What genetic risk factor may lead to the early presentation of emphysema?
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