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The destruction of alveoli walls refers to the damage or breakdown of the tiny air sacs in the lungs, which are essential for gas exchange. This condition is often associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly emphysema, where the elasticity of the alveoli is lost, leading to reduced oxygen absorption and difficulty in breathing. As the alveolar walls deteriorate, the surface area for gas exchange decreases, resulting in impaired lung function and respiratory distress. This destruction can be caused by factors such as smoking, long-term exposure to pollutants, and genetic predispositions.
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Destruction of the walls of the alveoli producing abnormally large air spaces that remain filled with air during exhalation?
This condition is known as emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that results in the destruction of the walls of the alveoli, leading to decreased gas exchange in the lungs and difficulty breathing. It is commonly caused by smoking and results in symptoms such as shortness of breath and coughing.
Why do alveoli die in emphysema?
Destruction of alveoli reduces the surface area for gas exchange
What disease is referred to the destruction of the alveoli?
Emphysema.
When walls of alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity?
Emphysema.
What is interstitial fibrosis?
the inflamation and harding of the walls of the alveoli
Do gas pass through the walls of the alveoli by respiration?
Yes.
In haled oxygen diffuses through the walls of the?
Alveoli in the lungs.
Gas exchange occurs across the thin walls of?
Alveoli
Is Interstitial fibrosis the inflammation and hardening of the walls of the alveoli?
that is correct
What is the destruction of alveoli due to age or by respiratory irritants called?
emphysema
Do alveoli have very thick walls?
No, alveoli do not have very thick walls. In fact, they have very thin walls composed of a single layer of epithelial cells, which facilitates efficient gas exchange between the air in the alveoli and the blood in the surrounding capillaries. This thin structure allows oxygen to diffuse into the blood and carbon dioxide to diffuse out easily.
How thin walls help the alveoli?
It allows for rapid diffusion of gasses.
