Asked by Shanna Matthiessen on May 22, 2024

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Alma has a serious disease in which the airways of her respiratory system become obstructed, leading to great difficulty expelling air from the lungs. Which disease does Alma have?

A) asthma
B) heart disease
C) lung cancer
D) systemic lupus erythematosus

Respiratory System

The biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange in animals and plants.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

An autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, affecting joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.

  • Recognize and describe major respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
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Kristina Trombley-SwansonMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Asthma is characterized by the symptoms described, where the airways become inflamed and narrowed, making it difficult to breathe out air from the lungs.