Respiratory Pathology for Medical II Students

Lab 2.d Emphysema (glass slide 28000-32840)

Slides A & B

Slide A Note the disruption of the normal alveolar architecture, with widening of the air spaces.
Slide B At higher power, note the disruption of the alveoli. The alveolar walls are of normal thickness.

*Questions:

1.What abnormality of pulmonary function occurs in patients with emphysema? 
2.What factors are related to the pathogenesis?

Digital Legends for Labs/Cases
Lab 1
1.a | 1.b | 1.c | 1.d | 1.e | 1.f | 1.g | 1.h
Lab 2
2.a | 2.b | 2.c | 2.d | 2.e | 2.f | 2.g
Lab 3
3.a | 3.b | 3.c | 3.d | 3.e

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Updated August 3, 2007