What are leukotrienes and how are they involved in asthma
Leukotrienes are chemical mediators produced by the body that contribute to the development of asthma. Leukotrienes, which are synthesized from arachidonic acid, modulate the inflammatory response resulting in tissue edema, mucus secretion, smooth-muscle proliferation, and powerful bronchoconstriction.
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a. lutein. b. lignans. c. sulforaphane. d. organosulfur compounds. e. phytoestrogens.
Eating a contaminated food such as undercooked poultry or unpasteurized milk might cause
A. food allergy B. food infection C. food intoxication D. botulinum reaction
Which of the following people is in negative energy balance?
A) A pregnant woman B) A person who is regaining weight lost during an illness C) A growing child D) A person who is fasting
Hypotonia is characterized by _____
a. deficits in communication b. a reduced rate of head growth c. muscle weakness d. spasticity e. a short attention span