Which of these is a chronic condition that damages the alveoli of the lungs due to stretching of the spaces between the alveoli and paralyzes the cilia of the respiratory system?
A. Asthma
B. Emphysema
C. Pleurisy
D. Pneumonia
E. SARS
B. Emphysema
Emphysema is heavily associated with smoking, which causes stretching of the spaces between the alveoli and paralyzes the cilia of the respiratory system.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).