Asthma Is a Respiratory Disorder Characterized by Construction of Airways

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Short Answer

Asthma is a respiratory disorder characterized by construction of airways and mucus production which makes it very difficult to breathe.The constriction of airways, mucus production, and altered gene expression in the cells lining the airways of asthmatics is due to increased release of neurotransmitter acetylcholine.Explain how a single molecule can have such a large and diverse effect in a single cell.

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Definitions:

Heredity

The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

Psychosocial Theory

A framework that explains development throughout the lifespan as a series of stages, each defined by a specific crisis or challenge.

Teenage Girl

A female human in the adolescent age range, typically between 13 and 19 years old, experiencing significant physical, emotional, and social development.

Erikson

A reference to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on psychosocial development across eight stages.