Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-The walls of these structures break down with emphysema.

Question

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The breakdown of the walls of the alveoli is a characteristic of emphysema.

Answer: B 
 Cartilage rings help to keep the trachea and bronchioles open, but they are not involved in emphysema.

Answer: C 
 The diaphragm is a muscle involved in breathing, but it is not affected by emphysema.

Answer: F 
 The trachea is not directly involved in emphysema, but it is part of the respiratory system.

Answer: J 
 The bronchioles are part of the respiratory system, but they are specifically affected by emphysema.

The other terms listed are also related to the respiratory system, but they are not directly involved in the development of emphysema.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct