Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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Author: Erin C. Amerman
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In the disease pulmonary fibrosis, elastic fibers of the lung are destroyed and replaced with collagen fibers. Predict the effect this would have on breathing.
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Human Anatomy & Physiology (2nd Edition)
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