Which of the following occurs in pulmonary emphysema?
A) The alveoli lose their elasticity.
B) The surface area of the lung is greatly decreased.
C) Walls between adjacent alveoli become reinforced.
D) The heart becomes enlarged from pressure.
E) Fresh air accumulates in the lungs because it cannot be properly inhaled.
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