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on: Jul 2, 2018
An asthmatic is short of breath because her small airways are constricted. For this patient, the best medication is one that contains what sympathetic (adrenergic) properties?
 
  A) alpha-1
  B) beta-1
  C) beta-2
  D) alpha-2

Question 2

To exhale, the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax to contract the chest, which creates a positive pressure. This is what type of process?
 
  A) Inspiration
  B) Active
  C) Passive
  D) Respiration


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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