Contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles is known as:

A. peristalsis
B. vasoconstriction
C. bronchodilation
D. bronchospasm


d
Rationale: Bronchospasm is a contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles. Beta2-adrenergic agonists are used to relieve bronchospasm.

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