Multiple choice

Which of the following matches of disorders of respiratory systems and their causes is not correct?

  1. Hypoxia : Oxygen shortage at tissue level

  2. Asphyxia : Increase in CO2 concentration in tissues

  3. Emphysema : viral infection

  4. Pneumonia : Bacterial infection

  5. Asthma : Hypersensitivity of the bronchioles to the foreign substances present in air that passes them
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Emphysema is due to the inflation or abnormal distension of the bronchioles or alveolar sacs resulting in loss of their elasticity.

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