Which of the following best describes the current understanding of the cause of asthma?
A. There are multiple potential causes including allergic reactions, environmental factors, and genetics.
B. Researchers have identified a single dominant gene that causes 98% of all asthma cases.
C. Asthma is generally caused by neurotransmitter deficiencies.
D. Virtually all cases of asthma can be tied to two environmental factors: cigarette smoke and smog.
Answer: A
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