In emphysema, which of the following components of the bronchioles is affected?
  1. Ciliated cuboidal epithelial cells
  2. Clara cells
  3. elastic fibers
  4. goblet cells
Explanation
Answer: C - Elastic fibers are destroyed in emphysema by elastase. This protease is released by neutrophils recruited by macrophages under an abnormal stimulus, such as cigarette smoke.
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