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RYAN BANYAN

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Which of the following is characterized by breakdown of the lungs' elastic structure and destruction of the walls of the bronchioles and alveoli, reducing the surface area involved in respiration?
 a. Asthma b. Chronic bronchitis
  c. Emphysema d. Pneumonia

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT typically decrease in starvation?
 a. Metabolic rate b. Mental alertness
  c. Immune function d. Body temperature


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


RYAN BANYAN

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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 21, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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