Question

Emphysema caused by damaged to alveoli from toxins and pollutants is likely to result in the body have difficulty performing which of the following actions? I a) Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide b) Producing enzymes c) Releasing histamine and acetylcholine

Answer 1

A) exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide

Step-by-step explanation:

The function of the alveoli is to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide: oxygen molecules from inhalation replace the carbon dioxide waste on hemoglobin (in blood cells) so cells in the body can receive oxygen. Since emphysema is damaged the alveoli, the function of the alveoli declines: the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide is more challenging.