Emphysema results from destruction of alveolar walls and capillaries, which is due to
A) release of proteolytic enzymes from immune cells.
B) air trapping with resultant excessive alveolar pressure.
C) excessive 1-antitrypsin.
D) autoantibodies against pulmonary basement membrane.
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