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Card 26

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Emphysema involves the destruction of what? What does this lead to?

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Card 27

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What are the consequences with destruction of connective tissue in the alveolar walls?

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Card 28

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What is a respiratory 'lobule'? (what does it consist of)

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Card 29

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What is centrilobular emphysema? What risk factor is it associated with?

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Card 30

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What is panacinar emphysema? It is common in those with a deficiency in what?

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Card 31

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Approximately what % of COPD is due to a1-antitrypsin deficiency?

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Card 32

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What enzyme does a1-antitrypsin normally inhibit?

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Card 33

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What is the main abnormality seen in chronic bronchitis? (what is produced)

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Card 34

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What cell changes have happened to cause hypersecretion of mucus?

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Card 35

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What is bronchiolitis and what is it normally caused by?

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