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faduma

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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
Gracias!

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