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The alveoli are like plump grapes that are empty inside. They need the plump surface area for capillaries to wrap around them, so Red Blood Cells can trade oxygen molecules for carbon dioxide molecules. But in emphysema, the alveoli collapse. Surface area shrinks. The person cannot get good O2. The body starts to rely on increased CO2 (rather than low O2) to regulate when to breathe.
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What is emphyesma?
Emphysema is the breakdown of alveoli.
What disease is referred to the destruction of the alveoli?
Emphysema.
What is a condition in which the alveoli in the lungs break?
emphysema
Why do alveoli die in emphysema?
Destruction of alveoli reduces the surface area for gas exchange
Is it true Emphysema is distinguished by permanent shrinkage of the alveoli?
False, its permanenst enlargment of the alveoli.
What is the relationship between the aveoli and the emphysema?
In emphysema, a progressive lung disease, the alveoli—the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs—become damaged and lose their elasticity. This damage leads to the enlargement of the alveoli and the destruction of their walls, reducing the surface area available for oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange. As a result, individuals with emphysema experience difficulty breathing and decreased oxygen supply to the body. The overall impact is a significant impairment in respiratory function.
Inability of alveoli to contract because of elasticity?
Emphysema
When walls of alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity?
Emphysema.
Hyperinflation of alveoli with damage to alveolar walls?
This describes a condition called emphysema, a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In emphysema, the alveoli become overinflated and the walls between them are damaged, leading to reduced oxygen exchange and shortness of breath. Common causes include smoking, air pollution, and genetics.
Is the a cure for emphysema and why?
There is no cure for emphysema. The alveoli become damaged; they collapse so gas exchange is reduced.
Is increased size of alveoli harmful?
yes and its indicative of emphysema.
What are the air sacs that merge in emphysema called?
They are called alveoli.
