What Happens to a Person During an Asthma Attack

question 23

Multiple Choice

What happens to a person during an asthma attack?

• A) They pass out.
• B) Breathing becomes very difficult.
• C) The heart rate slows down so there is insufficient oxygen available to cells.
• D) They react to drugs used to open airways.
• E) They react badly to industrial pollution.

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Definitions:

CCK

Cholecystokinin, a hormone that stimulates the digestion of fats and proteins by promoting the release of digestive enzymes and bile from the pancreas and gallbladder.

Submucosa

A layer of tissue beneath the mucosa, containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, providing support and nourishment to the mucosal layer.

Mucosa

The moist tissue layer lining some organs and body cavities, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract, that secretes mucus.

Epithelial Tissue

Tissue that lines hollow organs and covers surfaces.