In patients with asthma, what role do H1-receptors play in the bronchioles?
A. Contraction of bronchiolar smooth muscle
B. Innervation of bronchiolar smooth muscle
C. Dilation of bronchiolar smooth muscle
D. Relaxation of bronchiolar smooth muscle
Answer: A
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