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cartlidgeashley

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A chronic pulmonary disease, ___________________ _ is characterized by abnormal increase in the size of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchiole, either from dilation of the alveoli or from destruction of their walls.
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Swelling of the lungs caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs, either in the alveoli or the interstitial spaces, is known as ___________________ _ ___________________ _.
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Answer to Question 1

emphysema

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pulmonary edema





 

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