The Hygiene Hypothesis Holds That Asthma Is a Result of _____

question 45

Multiple Choice

The hygiene hypothesis holds that asthma is a result of _____ that has become common in modern society.

• A) cleanliness
• B) cigarette smoking
• C) industrial pollution
• D) dust mites

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Definitions:

Rh Incompatibility

A condition where a pregnant woman's blood type is Rh-negative and her unborn baby’s blood type is Rh-positive, potentially leading to health problems in the baby.

Rh-Positive

Refers to the presence of the Rh antigen on the surface of red blood cells, a significant factor in blood transfusion compatibility.

Rh-Negative

Refers to the absence of the Rh factor, a protein on the surface of red blood cells, significant in blood transfusion and pregnancy compatibility situations.

Rubella

A contagious viral disease characterized by a distinctive red rash, usually mild in children but can cause serious congenital defects if contracted by pregnant women.