The Extrinsic Form of Asthma Is Characterised By

question 1

Multiple Choice

The extrinsic form of asthma is characterised by:

• A) an autonomic nervous system imbalance.
• B) a tendency to develop in older individuals.
• C) the release of chemical mediators from immune cells in lung tissue.
• D) the dominance of the parasympathetic stimulation of the airways.

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Definitions:

Genital Stage

In Freudian psychoanalysis, the final stage of psychosexual development, occurring from puberty onward, focused on mature sexual intimacy and pleasure.

Puberty

The developmental stage in humans marking the onset of adolescence, characterized by physical and hormonal changes that lead to sexual maturity.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Unconscious Influences

Effects on behavior, thoughts, or emotions that occur without conscious awareness, originating from the unconscious mind.