In Individuals Who Have Asthma,exposure to an Allergen to Which

question 7

Multiple Choice

In individuals who have asthma,exposure to an allergen to which they are sensitized leads to which pathophysiologic event?

• A) Loss of alveolar elastin and premature closure of airways
• B) Pulmonary edema and decreased alveolar compliance
• C) Mast cell degranulation that causes decreased surfactant
• D) Inflammation, mucosal edema, and bronchoconstriction

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