Which of the following options correctly represents the lung conditions in asthma and emphysema, respectively?
Increased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
Increased number of bronchioles; Increased respiratory surface
Inflammation of bronchioles; Decreased respiratory surface
Decreased respiratory surface; Inflammation of bronchioles
Asthma is a difficulty in breathing causing wheezing due to inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles. Emphysema is a chronic disorder in which alveolar walls are damaged due to which respiratory surface is decreased.
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