Body systemsQuestion 1684 of 1700
What causes the symptoms of an asthma attack?
- Bacteria in the lungs cause fever and chills
- Airways swell and narrow after exposure to a trigger
- The alveoli are lost over many years
- A clot blocks blood flow in the lung
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Correct answer: Airways swell and narrow after exposure to a trigger
Avoid the resident's triggers to help prevent attacks.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026