The illness characterized by shortness of breath resulting from loss of respiratory membrane surface for gas exchange is
A) emphysema.
B) asthma.
C) lung cancer.
D) pneumonia.
E) cystic fibrosis.

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Emphysema is a chronic pulmonary disease characterized by shortness of breath and difficulty breathing due to the loss of respiratory membrane surface for gas exchange. This loss of surface area results from the destruction of alveolar walls, leading to enlarged air spaces within the lungs.

The Illness Characterized by Shortness of Breath Resulting from Loss