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How emphysema reduce the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs?
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoEmphysema is a disease of lung where there is destrction of lung parenchyma and hyperinflation.This reduces diffusion.Also it causes retention of carbon dioxide which further reduce gas exchange.
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How does cigarette smoking reduce the efficiency of gaseous exchange in the lungs?
the best answer is:Smoking reduces the gases in oxygen
The efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs of vertebrates is greater because of what?
The efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs of vertebrates is greater because it increases the lungs' internal surface area.
How does emphysema reduce oxygen in blood?
the tar like substance prevents your lungs from taking in enough oxygen.
Which organ is associated with the disease emphysema?
The lungs are the primary organ affected by emphysema.
What is the disease of the lungs?
Emphysema
A disease involving the breakdown of the air sacs in the lungs is?
emphysema
What causes diminished breath sounds in emphysema?
The person's lungs are not moving air well in emphysema. Also irritants cause increased production of phlegm, which can reduce air movement, hence, diminished breath sounds.
What does emphysema do?
Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli (air sacs in the lung). In people with emphysema, the lung tissue involved in exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) is impaired or destroyed.Source: emedicinehealth :)
When was emphysema found?
by smoking and dirty plice working cause emphysema
Why are people with emphysema more weak then others?
Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli (air sacs in the lung). In people with emphysema, the lung tissue involved in exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) is impaired or destroyed. Emphysema is included in a group of diseases called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD (pulmonary refers to the lungs). Emphysema is called an obstructive lung disease because airflow on exhalation is slowed or stopped because over-inflated alveoli do not exchange gases when a person breaths due to little or no movement of gases out of the alveoli.
What is a condition in which the alveoli in the lungs break?
emphysema
Is it false that emphysema destroys the tiny air sacs in the lungs?
Alveoli are the tiny air sacs that look like hollow plump grapes in healthy people. In emphysema, many of the alveoli collapse so there is less surface area for gas exchange.
