Multiple Choice
Emphysema results from destruction of alveolar walls and capillaries,which is because of
A) release of proteolytic enzymes from immune cells.
B) air trapping with resultant excessive alveolar pressure.
C) excessive a₁-antitrypsin.
D) autoantibodies against pulmonary basement membrane.
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