Which morphological change is most typical of long-standing pulmonary emphysema on gross lung examination?
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Correct answer: Dilated, over-inflated lungs with blebs
Emphysema causes destruction of alveolar walls, leading to over-inflated lungs and formation of blebs or bullae; grossly the lungs appear hyper-inflated and pale. (Respiratory system pathology)
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