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Question 23

Biology HL Paper 1A (May 2025, TZ2)

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  1. Emphysema is a condition where the alveoli of the lungs are destroyed, resulting in patients feeling out of breath. The micrograph shows air pockets resulting from emphysema.
Micrograph showing air pockets resulting from emphysema, as described in Question 23.
Micrograph showing air pockets resulting from emphysema, as described in Question 23.

What is a direct consequence of the destruction of alveoli?