Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The gas exchange system

The gas exchange system — practice question

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) covers bronchitis and emphysema. Which symptom is unique to emphysema?

  • Aexcess mucus secretion by the goblet cells
  • Binflammation of the bronchial epithelium
  • Closs of elasticity of the alveolar walls
  • Dthickening of the smooth muscle of the bronchi

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