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Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

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Which of the following statements best define emphysema?

Hyperplasia of mucous glands with hypersecretion
Abnormal dilation of the alveoli due to destruction of the alveolar walls
Steatosis refers to the accumulation of triglyceride within the cytoplasm of hepatocytes
Irreversible bronchoconstriction, which is often fatal

Explanation

Answer − B − The statement that best defines emphysema is abnormal dilation of the alveoli due to destruction of the alveolar walls. Emphysema is a classification of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is often the result of a long term smoking history.

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