Which of the disorders below is characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli producing abnormally large air spaces that remain filled with air during exhalation? which of the disorders below is characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli producing abnormally large air spaces that remain filled with air during exhalation? coryza emphysema pneumonia tuberculosis?

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Stacy Rangel

Biology

28 July, 11:56

Which of the disorders below is characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli producing abnormally large air spaces that remain filled with air during exhalation? which of the disorders below is characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli producing abnormally large air spaces that remain filled with air during exhalation? coryza emphysema pneumonia tuberculosis?

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Rene Rich · Answer 1

The disorder is Emphysema.

It is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that presents as an abnormal and permanent enlargement of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles. It frequently occurs in association with obstructive problems and chronic bronchitis.