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Daniel [21]
3 years ago
8

Which of the disorders below is characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli producing abnormally large air spaces t

hat remain filled with air during exhalation? A. emphysema B. pneumonia C. tuberculosis D. coryza
Biology
1 answer:
Nuetrik [128]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

The correct answer is option A. emphysema.

Explanation:

Emphysema is a lung disease that causes shortness of breath. It is caused due to damage in alveoli is damage. These alveoli are the air sacs that help in gaseous exchange in the bloodstream and lungs.

Ruptured or weaken walls of the alveoli of the lungs produce air space that stays filled with air during exhalation, it is an abnormal condition that causes shortness of breath.

Thus, the correct answer is option A. emphysema.

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