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What is the main function of the lungs?
What is the main function of the lungs?
- To replenish oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the blood (correct)
- To remove oxygen from the blood
- To regulate body temperature
- To filter out pollutants from the air
What is a major risk factor for developing asthma?
What is a major risk factor for developing asthma?
- Environmental pollution
- Genetic predisposition
- Atopy (correct)
- All of the above
What is the most common misdiagnosis of asthma?
What is the most common misdiagnosis of asthma?
- Pneumonia
- Hayfever
- Chronic bronchitis (correct)
- Eczema
What can trigger asthma attacks in some individuals?
What can trigger asthma attacks in some individuals?
Where is the gene that regulates serum IgE levels located?
Where is the gene that regulates serum IgE levels located?
What is the primary function of genes for cytokines IL-3, -4, -5, -9, and -13, and granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)?
What is the primary function of genes for cytokines IL-3, -4, -5, -9, and -13, and granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)?
What is the primary defect in neonatal ARDS?
What is the primary defect in neonatal ARDS?
What is the effect of mast cell activation on microvascular permeability?
What is the effect of mast cell activation on microvascular permeability?
What is the characteristic feature of both neonatal and adult ARDS?
What is the characteristic feature of both neonatal and adult ARDS?
What is the name of the condition that was first recognised in adults during World War II in survivors of non-thoracic injuries with shock?
What is the name of the condition that was first recognised in adults during World War II in survivors of non-thoracic injuries with shock?
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