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What is the main characteristic of asthma?
What is the main characteristic of asthma?
- Swelling of the bronchial tube inner lining
- Mucous production
- Airway edema
- Bronchial muscle constriction (correct)
Which cells are involved in the inflammatory response in asthma?
Which cells are involved in the inflammatory response in asthma?
- T cells (correct)
- Natural killer cells
- Dendritic cells
- B cells
What is the primary cause of bronchoconstriction in asthma?
What is the primary cause of bronchoconstriction in asthma?
- Mast cell release (correct)
- Cold air
- T cell activation
- Mucous secretion
What is the primary cause of bronchial muscle constriction in asthma?
What is the primary cause of bronchial muscle constriction in asthma?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of asthma?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of asthma?
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What causes the delayed reaction (late phase) in asthma?
What causes the delayed reaction (late phase) in asthma?
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