Zafirlukast Reduces Bronchospasm by Blocking IgE from Activating Mast Cells

question 2

True/False

Zafirlukast reduces bronchospasm by blocking IgE from activating mast cells in patients with severe allergic asthma.

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Showa

A period in Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Hirohito (1926-1989), marked by significant changes including World War II.

Muromachi

A period in Japanese history, spanning from approximately 1336 to 1573, known for its cultural achievements, including ink painting, the tea ceremony, and the development of the Zen garden.

Karesansui

A Japanese dry-landscape (rock) garden.

Dry-Landscape Gardens

A style of Japanese garden that uses sand, gravel, rocks, and occasionally grass or moss, to represent water and other natural elements, emphasizing minimalism and meditation.