NEETBiologyBreathing and Exchange of GasesMCQ+4 / −1
Name the pulmonary disease in which alveolar surface area involved in gas exchage is drastically reduced due to damage in the alveolar walls.
- APneumonia
- BAsthma
- CPleurisy
- DEmphysema
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Correct answer: D
In the disease emphysema, alveolar surface area is reduced due to destruction of alveolar walls.
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