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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A) serous fluid that contains a low concentration of protein that accumulates in the ventricles of the brain. B) the aqueous portion of whole blood. C) fluid found in the knee joint. D) serous fluid that contains a high concentration of protein or cells that accumulate in a body cavity as a result of increased capillary permeability.

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