Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema , respectively ?
Increased respiratory surface ; Inflammation of bronchioles
Increased number of bronchioles ; Increased respiratory surface
Inflammation of bronchioles ; Decreased respiratory surface
Decreased respiratory surface ; Inflammation of bronchioles
As we learnt in
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.