Multiple Choice
Asthma is caused by
A) Loss of alveoli
B) Inflammation of the bronchioles
C) Elevation of intrapleural pressure to equal atmospheric pressure
D) Loss of alveoli and inflammation of the bronchioles
E) Loss of alveoli and elevation of intrapleural pressure to equal atmospheric pressure
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