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Which term means "the progressive, long-term loss of lung function: decrease in number of alveoli, enlargement of remaining alveoli, and destruction of walls of alveoli; usually caused by smoking"? A.
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Which term means "the progressive,
long-term loss of lung function: decrease
in number of alveoli, enlargement of
remaining alveoli, and destruction of
walls of alveoli; usually caused by
smoking"?
A. emphysema
B. pneumonia
C. pulmonary edema
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The answer is A. emphysema
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