J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2011

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    Emphysema is a

    A)  cardiovascular disease 

    B)  pulmonary disease

    C)  neural disease                 

    D)  renal disease

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Emphysema is a chronic disease in which alveolar walls are damaged due to which respiratory surface is decreased. One of the major causes of this is cigarette smoking. Emphysema is included in a group of diseases called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Pulmonary refers to lungs.


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