Match the disorder of the respiratory system with the best description.
-cystic fibrosis
A)destruction of the alveolar walls
B)inflammation of the bronchii
C)inherited disease that affects secretory cells lining the lungs
D)replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue
E)infant stops breathing during sleep

Question

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Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that affects secretory cells lining the lungs, leading to thick, sticky mucus buildup in the lungs and other organs.

Answer: A 
 Destruction of the alveolar walls is characteristic of emphysema, which is usually caused by smoking.

Answer: B 
 Inflammation of the bronchii is characteristic of bronchitis, which is often caused by viral or bacterial infections.

Answer: D 
 Replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue is characteristic of pulmonary fibrosis, which can have various causes including environmental factors and autoimmune disorders.

Answer: E 
 An infant stopping breathing during sleep is known as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and is not a disorder of the respiratory system, but rather a sudden, unexplained death of an otherwise healthy infant under one year of age.

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