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What is the main characteristic of asthma?
What is the main characteristic of asthma?
- Thickened airway walls (correct)
- Relaxed smooth muscles
- Overly large bronchioles
- Decreased airway inflammation
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with asthma?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with asthma?
- Shortness of breath
- Wheeze
- Fever (correct)
- Chest tightness
What causes the bronchial to swell and narrow the airway in asthma?
What causes the bronchial to swell and narrow the airway in asthma?
- Chronic airway relaxation
- Narrowing of bronchioles
- Excessive oxygen exchange
- Inflammation (correct)
Which part of the lungs does oxygen pass through to enter the blood vessels?
Which part of the lungs does oxygen pass through to enter the blood vessels?
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What is the term for the breathing difficulties experienced in asthma?
What is the term for the breathing difficulties experienced in asthma?
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In asthmatic airways, what happens to the smooth muscles compared to normal airways?
In asthmatic airways, what happens to the smooth muscles compared to normal airways?
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What is the primary cause of the variable expiratory airflow limitation in asthma?
What is the primary cause of the variable expiratory airflow limitation in asthma?
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Which part of the respiratory system is affected by chronic airway inflammation in asthma?
Which part of the respiratory system is affected by chronic airway inflammation in asthma?
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What is the main impact of chronic airway inflammation in asthma?
What is the main impact of chronic airway inflammation in asthma?
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What is exchanged between the alveoli and tiny blood vessels during respiration?
What is exchanged between the alveoli and tiny blood vessels during respiration?
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