(Solved):   explain in terms of gas exchange please!!! 5. Emphysema is a lung disease where the alveol ...

 

explain in terms of gas exchange please!!!

5. Emphysema is a lung disease where the alveoli (the site for gas exchange) are damaged. Over the time the alveoli weaken and rupture that creates larger air spaces instead of many small ones. A schematic figure showing the normal alveoli and alveoli in case of emphysema. According to given information how gas exchange would be affected in case of emphysema. Support and justify your answer. (15pts)