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What structure of the human respiratory system is altered by emphysema?
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∙ 13y ago
destruction in the air sacks distal to the terminal bronchiol or in simple term the destruction of alveoli. The chest usually become hyperinflated due to the excessive action of sucking the air in due to the obstruction
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∙ 14y ago
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Who does emphysema affect the respiratory system?
me
What does emphysema do to your respiratory system?
it affects how u breathe
What are common disorder of the respiratory system?
emphysema, Asthma
What will you do to protect your respiratory system from common ailments?
To protect my respiratory system i will not smoke to prevent chronic bronchitis, emphysema and even lung cancer. in this way i can protect my respiratory system. some ailments in our respiratory system are chronic bronchitis, emphysema and lung cancer which is very dangerous
What are the common ailments of respiratory system by pollution?
all I know is emphysema
What body system does emphysema effect?
it effects the respiratory system (the lungs)
What are the structurs in the respiratory system and what do they do?
the lungs is the basic unit structure of the human respiratory system
What are disease that occur in the respiratory system?
Asthma Bronchitis Lungs cancer! Emphysema , Cough etc.
Is the alveoli the smallest structure of the respiratory system?
no
Which structure of respiratory system does most gas to change between circulatory and respiratory?
Medulla Oblongata
What systerms pertain to the structure and function of breathing?
respiratory system
How do the structures in our respiratory system work together to helps us breathe?
the lungs is the basic unit structure of the human respiratory system
