Which of the following conditions is characterized by the destruction of the walls of the alveoli resulting in over expanded air sacs?

A) emphysema
B) histoplasmosis
C) pneumoconiosis
D) empyema


A) emphysema
Emphysema is characterized by the destruction of the walls of the alveoli, resulting
in over expanded air sacs. Histoplasmosis is a pulmonary infection. Pneumoconiosis is a
pulmonary infection. Empyema is pus in the pleural space.

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