Which of the Following Drugs in an Inhaler Would Likely

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following drugs in an inhaler would likely be carried by individuals to provide immediate control of acute asthma attacks?

• A) A glucocorticoid
• B) Epinephrine
• C) Cromolyn
• D) A β2-adrenergic agent

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Definitions:

Polygenetic Effects

The influence on a trait that results from the interaction of many different genes.

Dominant Gene Pair

is two alleles of a gene where both are dominant, leading to the dominant trait being expressed in the organism.

Recessive Gene Pair

Two copies of a gene on a chromosome that must both be present for a recessive trait to be expressed.

Extra Chromosome

An abnormal condition where an individual has more than the usual number of chromosomes, leading to genetic disorders.