Question

Prolonged and constant use of tobacco can weaken the user's immune system and increase the risk of many diseases.

Which disease makes the air sacs in the lungs less elastic, reducing their ability to absorb oxygen?

a.chronic bronchitis

b.emphysema

c.lung cancer

d.oral cancer

Answer 1

B. Emphysema

Emphysema, in this condition it causes fragile air sacs to rupture, or stretch out. As this condition begins to progress the lungs begin to lose the ability to absorb oxygen.