16 Questions
Which immune cell subtype is known to be involved in asthma, atopic dermatitis, and allergic rhinitis?
Th2 cells
What happens to the airways in asthma?
They become narrower
What triggers asthma attacks?
Environmental factors
Which term describes the chronic inflammation of the airways in asthma?
Mucosa
Which immune cell subtype is primarily involved in asthma?
Th2 cells
Which cytokines are produced by Th2 cells in asthma?
IL-4 and IL-5
Which term describes the narrowing of the airways in asthma?
Bronchioles
What is the role of dendritic cells in asthma?
They pick up allergens from environmental triggers
Which immune cell subtype is primarily involved in asthma?
Th2 cells
What is the term for the excessive reaction from Th2 cells against specific allergens in asthma?
Type 2 helper cell response
What triggers asthma attacks?
Environmental triggers
Which immune cell subtype is involved in asthma, atopic dermatitis, and allergic rhinitis?
Th2 cells
What are the features of asthma caused by Th2 cell cytokines?
Airway inflammation
What is the function of the smooth muscle in the bronchioles?
To regulate airflow
What is the role of the trachea in the respiratory system?
To conduct air
What is the term for the inner lining of epithelial cells in the bronchioles?
Mucosa
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