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Destruction of the walls of the highlighted structures, as occurs in emphysema, results in ________. an increase in the surface area for gas exchange a decrease in the surface area for gas exchange a thicker respiratory membrane an increase in mucus production

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Answer: a decrease in the surface area for gas exchange

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