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faduma

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which condition is characterized by the destruction of the walls of the alveoli, which results in overinflated air sacs?
 
  a. emphysema
  b. histoplasmosis
  c. pneumoconiosis
  d. empyema

Question 2

A congenital hernia in which the meninges protrude through a defect in the skull or spinal column is called a/an ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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eliasc0401

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation:
a. emphysema: correct
b. histoplasmosis: not characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli
c. pneumoconiosis: not characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli
d. empyema: not characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli

Answer to Question 2

meningocele


faduma

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

shailee

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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