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NEET 2015
Exam
NEET
Year
2015
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Breathing and Exchange of Gases

NEET 2015 · Zoology · Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Name the pulmonary disease in which alveolar surface area involved...

Name the pulmonary disease in which alveolar surface area involved in gas exchange is drastically reduced due to damage in the alveolar walls.

Options

  1. AEmphysema
  2. BPneumonia
  3. CAsthma
  4. DPleurisy

Correct answer

A. Emphysema

Step-by-step solution

Emphysema: The air-pollutants that cause chronic bronchitis, may breakdown the alveoli of the lungs, reducing the surface area for gas exchange. The victim becomes permanently short of breath. It mainly occurs due to smoking.

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