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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?

Shortness of breath

Wheeze

Fever (correct)

Chest tightness

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?

Alveoli Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the breathing difficulties experienced in asthma?

Laboured breathing Signup and view all the answers

In asthmatic airways, what happens to the smooth muscles compared to normal airways?

They are inflamed and thickened Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the variable expiratory airflow limitation in asthma?

Chronic airway inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the respiratory system is affected by chronic airway inflammation in asthma?

Bronchioles Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of chronic airway inflammation in asthma?

Narrowing of the airway Signup and view all the answers

What is exchanged between the alveoli and tiny blood vessels during respiration?

Oxygen and carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers