Asthma Is the Most Common Chronic Illness in Children

question 24

True/False

Asthma is the most common chronic illness in children.

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Definitions:

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell crucial for the immune system, involved in protecting the body from infections and diseases.

Immunoglobulins

Proteins in the immune system that function as antibodies, which identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

Hemochromatosis

A genetic disorder causing excessive absorption of iron by the body, leading to its accumulation in organs and potentially causing serious damage.

Hemophilia

A rare genetic disorder in which the blood doesn't clot properly due to the lack of sufficient blood-clotting proteins, leading to excessive bleeding.