6 Questions
What is the main characteristic of asthma?
Bronchial muscle constriction
Which cells are involved in the inflammatory response in asthma?
T cells
What is the primary cause of bronchoconstriction in asthma?
Mast cell release
What is the primary cause of bronchial muscle constriction in asthma?
Release of chemicals by infiltrating cells
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of asthma?
Airway edema
What causes the delayed reaction (late phase) in asthma?
Inflammation
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