Which of the following is a characteristic of emphysema?

  • A
    Hemorrhage of pulmonary blood vessels
  • B
    Increase in the number of alveoli
  • C
    Infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • D
    Reduction in the surface area of alveoli

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