Which of the following is mismatched?
A) Bronchitis - inflammation of the bronchi
B) Emphysema - destruction of the alveolar walls
C) Pulmonary fibrosis - loss of elastic recoil in the lung
D) Cystic fibrosis - replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue
E) Smokers - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Cystic fibrosis is characterized by the production of thick, sticky mucus that can clog the lungs and obstruct the pancreas. It does not involve the replacement of lung tissue with fibrous connective tissue; that description more accurately applies to pulmonary fibrosis.

Which of the Following Is Mismatched