Which of the disorders below is characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli producing abnormally large air spaces that remain filled with air during exhalation?
A) pneumonia
B) tuberculosis
C) emphysema
D) coryza

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Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that is characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli producing abnormally large air spaces that remain filled with air during exhalation. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs, and coryza is a medical term for the common cold, none of which are characterized by destruction of the walls of the alveoli.

Which of the Disorders Below Is Characterized by Destruction of the Walls