Emphysema is caused by destruction of the walls between alveoli, leading to hyperinflation of the lungs. Which of the following would occur in the lungs of someone with emphysema?
A. decreased uptake of carbon dioxide
B. decreased uptake of glucose
C. decreased uptake of oxygen
D. decreased rate of respiration
E. decreased heart rate
C. decreased uptake of oxygen
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