Biology A-Level
Emphysema
What Emphysema means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Emphysema
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Destroys alveolar walls, reducing surface area for diffusion.
Topics that use Emphysema
- Gas exchange (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- antagonistic intercostal muscles
- Bronchioles
- Correlation
- counter-current flow
- diffusion at the alveolus
- large surface area
- Lungs
- maintaining a concentration gradient
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