In Asthma,repeated Bouts of Inflammation Results in a Change in Structure

question 50

Multiple Choice

In asthma,repeated bouts of inflammation results in a change in structure of the cells lining the bronchi from ciliated pseudostratified columnar to stratified squamous.Which of the following would be a symptom of asthma?

• A)Difficulty exchanging gases across the bronchi
• B)Increased risk of infection
• C)Increased flexibility in the bronchi
• D)Difficulty moving mucus out of the airway
• E)Increased mucous production

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