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Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema , respectively ?

  • Option 1)

    Increased respiratory surface ; Inflammation of bronchioles

  • Option 2)

    Increased number of bronchioles  ; Increased respiratory surface

  • Option 3)

    Inflammation of bronchioles  ; Decreased respiratory surface

  • Option 4)

    Decreased respiratory surface ; Inflammation of bronchioles

 

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Hypothyroidism -

Hypothyroidism during pregnancy causes defective development and maturation of the growing baby leading to stunted growth (cretinism), mental retardation, low intelligence quotient, abnormal skin, deaf-mutism, etc.

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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.

 


Option 1)

Increased respiratory surface ; Inflammation of bronchioles

This is incorrect.

Option 2)

Increased number of bronchioles  ; Increased respiratory surface

This is incorrect.

Option 3)

Inflammation of bronchioles  ; Decreased respiratory surface

This is correct.

Option 4)

Decreased respiratory surface ; Inflammation of bronchioles

This is incorrect.

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