Which of the Following Is a Cause of Asthma?
A) $\beta$

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a cause of asthma?

• A) loss of alveoli
• B) inflammation of the bronchioles
• C) elevation of intrapleural pressure to equal atmospheric pressure
• D) environmental chemicals that stimulate \(\beta\)₂-adrenergic receptors
• E) lack of pulmonary surfactant

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