Which of the following are associated with extrinsic asthma?
1. Animal dander
2. Mold
3. Emotional stress
4. Male gender
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1, 3, 4
A
Extrinsic asthma, also called allergic asthma, is triggered by exposure to a specific allergen. Environmental factors, including exposure to mold and pet dander, can trigger asthmatic reactions.
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a. inhibiting translation of RNA into proteins. b. inhibiting cell wall synthesis. c. inhibiting protein synthesis. d. inhibiting DNA synthesis.
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