Asthma Awareness Quiz

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Which immune cell subtype is known to be involved in asthma, atopic dermatitis, and allergic rhinitis?

  • Th2 cells (correct)
  • Th4 cells
  • Th3 cells
  • Th1 cells

What happens to the airways in asthma?

  • They become more flexible
  • They become wider
  • They become less reactive
  • They become narrower (correct)

What triggers asthma attacks?

  • Excessive exercise
  • Environmental factors (correct)
  • Genetic factors
  • Emotional stress

Which term describes the chronic inflammation of the airways in asthma?

<p>Mucosa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which immune cell subtype is primarily involved in asthma?

<p>Th2 cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cytokines are produced by Th2 cells in asthma?

<p>IL-4 and IL-5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the narrowing of the airways in asthma?

<p>Bronchioles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of dendritic cells in asthma?

<p>They pick up allergens from environmental triggers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which immune cell subtype is primarily involved in asthma?

<p>Th2 cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the excessive reaction from Th2 cells against specific allergens in asthma?

<p>Type 2 helper cell response (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers asthma attacks?

<p>Environmental triggers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which immune cell subtype is involved in asthma, atopic dermatitis, and allergic rhinitis?

<p>Th2 cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the features of asthma caused by Th2 cell cytokines?

<p>Airway inflammation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the smooth muscle in the bronchioles?

<p>To regulate airflow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the trachea in the respiratory system?

<p>To conduct air (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inner lining of epithelial cells in the bronchioles?

<p>Mucosa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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