Asthma Is

question 108

Multiple Choice

Asthma is

• A)a collapsed lung.
• B)an acute condition resulting from unusually sensitive,irritated conducting airways.
• C)an obstructive tumor.
• D)characterized by fluid buildup in the alveoli.
• E)caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Definitions:

Hysteria

An outdated medical term formerly used to describe a psychological disorder characterized by extreme emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors.

African Americans

A racial or ethnic group in the United States consisting of individuals with partial or total ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Psychophysiological Disorders

Physical illnesses that are believed to arise from emotional or mental stressors.

Internal Conflicts

Psychological struggles within an individual resulting from opposing desires, needs, or values.