NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Breathing and Exchange Of Gases

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    Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively?          [NEET - 2018]

    A) Increased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles

    B) Increased number of bronchioles; Increased respiratory surface

    C) Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface

    D) Decreased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [C] Asthma is a difficulty in breathing causing wheezing due to inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles. Emphysema is a chronic disorder in which alveolar walls are damaged due to which respiratory surface is decreased.


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