During an Asthma Attack, a Patient May Experience a Bronchospasm

Multiple Choice

During an asthma attack, a patient may experience a bronchospasm, or tightening of the muscles around the airways, in addition to other complications. A bronchospasm is an example of what type of modification to which section of the nervous system?

A) inhibition of somatic motor neurons
B) no change to any nervous control is likely
C) excitation of somatic motor neurons
D) excitation of autonomic motor neurons