Question

Which of the following symptom is associated with disease emphysema?

• A. Widening of alveoli
• B. Widening of bronchi
• C. Constriction of alveoli
• D. Constriction of bronchi

Answer 1

The correct option is A Widening of alveoli

Emphysema is a disease that affects alveoli of lungs get widen and in severe cases burst which reduces the amount of breathing required in normal person.

Its symptoms include:-

1. Shortening of breathing.
2. Lips and nails become blue or grey.
3. Mental alertness reduces.
4. Feeling of tiredness.

Its main cause is smoking but can happen by other means.

So the correct option is 'Widening of alveoli'.