STANDARDZoology-Respiratory System
STANDARD Zoology Emphysema MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Name the chronic respiratory disorder caused mainly by cigarette smoking
A
Emphysema
B
Asthma
C
Respiratory acidosis
D
Respiratory alkalosis
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Emphysema is generally caused by a long-term irritation; cigarette smoke. It is a disorder characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli, producing abnormally large air spaces that remain filled with air during exhalation.
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