MATCHING Identify the Major Anatomic Alterations of the Lungs Associated with with Asthma

question 55

Multiple Choice

MATCHING
Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with asthma.
-Permanent enlargement and deterioration of alveoli

• A)YES-This is associated with asthma.
• B)NO-This is not associated with asthma.

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Definitions:

Water-Soluble Hormones

Hormones that are soluble in water, allowing them to circulate freely in the blood and interact with specific receptors.

Plasma Membrane

The bilayer of lipids surrounding the cell's cytoplasm, which controls the passage of elements into and out of the cell.

Chronic Hormone Secretion

The continuous or prolonged release of hormones into the bloodstream, affecting the body's functions over an extended period.

Down-Regulation

A biological process where the number of receptors or the sensitivity of a cell to a molecule decreases in response to an external factor.