Asthma

Aleveoli are most similar to what?

• Large balloons

• Little pouches

• Little bottles

• Blood vessels

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which of the following is a true statement about asthma?

• Asthma attacks can be triggered by weight loss

• Asthma is caused by a virus

• Asthma is caused by harmful bacteria

• Asthma is fairly common condition

In what way is an asthma attack similar to a heart attack?

• Both are caused by eating too many sugary, fatty foods

• Both involve the constriction of an internal passageway

• Both usually result in death

• Both are caused by exposure to air pollution

What is the direct cause of asthma attacks?

• Blood clots in the trachea

• Swelling and excess mucous in the airways

• Excess fluid in the air sacs

• Infection of the lungs

In the phrase, "Inhalers can help people with asthma quell their attacks," what does "quell" mean?

• Subdue

• Intensify

• Ignore

• Forget

What term best describes what goes on inside the alveoli?

• Exchange of gases

• Inhalation of oxygen

• Circulation of blood

• Exhalation of carbon dioxide

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Living close to what would be a very bad idea for someone with chronic asthma?

• Rail road

• Open field

• Power plant

• convenience store

Which of these can trigger an asthma attack?

• Sleepiness

• Clean, dry air

• Drinking a lot of water

• Intense anger or stress

In the sentence, "Asthmatics should perpetually carry their inhalers," what is the best synonym for "perpetually"?

• Sometimes

• Never

• Usually

• Always

What can you infer from the fact that many superstar athletes have asthma?

• Asthma helps people excel in sports

• Asthma isn't really a serious condition

• With proper care, asthmatics can do basically anything

• Pro athletes can afford to have to have their asthma cured