Asthma Is Caused by

question 15

Multiple Choice

Asthma is caused by

• A)Loss of alveoli
• B)Inflammation of the bronchioles
• C)Elevation of intrapleural pressure to equal atmospheric pressure
• D)Loss of alveoli and inflammation of the bronchioles
• E)Loss of alveoli and elevation of intrapleural pressure to equal atmospheric pressure

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