Which Statement About the Pathology of Asthma Is True

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the pathology of asthma is true?

• A) Breath sounds are normal between attacks.
• B) Mucous plugs are the major cause of airway obstruction.
• C) Eventually the alveoli are destroyed and gas exchange is limited.
• D) During an attack,arterial oxygen levels and carbon dioxide levels are decreased.

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, responsible for higher-order brain functions such as thought, memory, and decision-making.

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing digestive and glandular activity.

Peripheral Nervous

The peripheral nervous system is comprised of all nerves that are not part of the central nervous system, including the somatic and autonomic nervous systems, responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.

Amygdala

A brain region involved in the processing of emotions, including fear, anxiety, and aggression.