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Which receptor is responsible for bronchoconstriction and mucous secretion?
Which receptor is responsible for bronchoconstriction and mucous secretion?
- Alpha-1 receptor
- M3 receptor (correct)
- Beta-2 receptor
- Nicotinic receptor
What is the impact of stimulating Beta-2 receptors?
What is the impact of stimulating Beta-2 receptors?
- Increased bronchial smooth muscle constriction
- Bronchodilation and reduced mast cell release of mediators (correct)
- Bronchoconstriction and increased mucociliary clearance
- Enhanced mucous secretion
What type of innervation is responsible for the bronchial smooth muscles?
What type of innervation is responsible for the bronchial smooth muscles?
- Only sympathetic nervous system (SNS) innervation
- Innervation by the somatic nervous system
- Only parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) innervation (correct)
- Both PNS and SNS innervation
Which of the following is a symptom of asthma exacerbations?
Which of the following is a symptom of asthma exacerbations?
What is the primary function of corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
What is the primary function of corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
Which medication is considered a reliever in asthma treatment?
Which medication is considered a reliever in asthma treatment?
What is the primary action of beta-2 receptor agonists in asthma treatment?
What is the primary action of beta-2 receptor agonists in asthma treatment?
Which type of cells are involved in the pathophysiology of asthma?
Which type of cells are involved in the pathophysiology of asthma?
What is the main purpose of using LABA's in asthma treatment?
What is the main purpose of using LABA's in asthma treatment?
Which of the following is a trigger for asthma exacerbations?
Which of the following is a trigger for asthma exacerbations?
What does the term 'SMART therapy' stand for in the context of asthma treatment?
What does the term 'SMART therapy' stand for in the context of asthma treatment?
Which receptor type is targeted by LAMA's in asthma treatment?
Which receptor type is targeted by LAMA's in asthma treatment?
What is the primary role of leukotriene receptor antagonists in asthma treatment?
What is the primary role of leukotriene receptor antagonists in asthma treatment?
What is the recommended action for every asthma patient to have?
What is the recommended action for every asthma patient to have?
What is the primary effect of salbutamol in asthma treatment?
What is the primary effect of salbutamol in asthma treatment?
Which type of innervation is responsible for bronchial smooth muscles?
Which type of innervation is responsible for bronchial smooth muscles?
What is the primary effect of stimulating Beta-2 receptors in the context of asthma treatment?
What is the primary effect of stimulating Beta-2 receptors in the context of asthma treatment?
What is the impact of constitutive activity of Beta-2 receptors in the context of asthma treatment?
What is the impact of constitutive activity of Beta-2 receptors in the context of asthma treatment?
What is the primary role of anti-IgE medication in asthma treatment?
What is the primary role of anti-IgE medication in asthma treatment?
Which medication is considered a controller in asthma treatment?
Which medication is considered a controller in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
Which type of medication is used in exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?
Which type of medication is used in exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?
What is the primary effect of stimulating Beta-2 receptors in the context of asthma treatment?
What is the primary effect of stimulating Beta-2 receptors in the context of asthma treatment?
Which medication is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used in asthma treatment?
Which medication is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of LABA's in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of LABA's in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of leukotriene receptor antagonists in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of leukotriene receptor antagonists in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of SABA's (Short-acting beta-2 agonists) in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of SABA's (Short-acting beta-2 agonists) in asthma treatment?
Which medication is used as a reliever in asthma treatment?
Which medication is used as a reliever in asthma treatment?
What is the primary role of LABA's in asthma treatment?
What is the primary role of LABA's in asthma treatment?
Which type of cells are involved in the pathophysiology of asthma?
Which type of cells are involved in the pathophysiology of asthma?
Which type of receptors are present on bronchial smooth muscles and have constitutive activity?
Which type of receptors are present on bronchial smooth muscles and have constitutive activity?
What is the primary neurotransmitter released by postganglionic nerves to act on M3 receptors in bronchial smooth muscles?
What is the primary neurotransmitter released by postganglionic nerves to act on M3 receptors in bronchial smooth muscles?
What is the primary impact of stimulating Beta-2 receptors in the context of asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of stimulating Beta-2 receptors in the context of asthma treatment?
Which cell type is NOT involved in the pathophysiology of asthma?
Which cell type is NOT involved in the pathophysiology of asthma?
What is the primary impact of corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
Which medication is considered a reliever in asthma treatment?
Which medication is considered a reliever in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of SABA's (Short-acting beta-2 agonists) in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of SABA's (Short-acting beta-2 agonists) in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of leukotriene receptor antagonists in asthma treatment?
What is the primary impact of leukotriene receptor antagonists in asthma treatment?
What is the primary effect of stimulating Beta-2 receptors in the context of asthma treatment?
What is the primary effect of stimulating Beta-2 receptors in the context of asthma treatment?
Which medication is considered a controller in asthma treatment?
Which medication is considered a controller in asthma treatment?
What is the recommended action for every asthma patient to have?
What is the recommended action for every asthma patient to have?
What is the primary role of LABA's in asthma treatment?
What is the primary role of LABA's in asthma treatment?
Which receptor type is targeted by LAMA's in asthma treatment?
Which receptor type is targeted by LAMA's in asthma treatment?
Which medication is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used in asthma treatment?
Which medication is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used in asthma treatment?
Which of the following is a trigger for asthma exacerbations?
Which of the following is a trigger for asthma exacerbations?
