NEET Solved Paper 2016 Question 22

Question: Asthma may be attributed to:

Options:

A) Bacterial infection of the lungs

B) Allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs

C) Inflammation of the trachea

D) Accumulation of fluid in the lung

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Asthma is an allergic reaction characterized by spasm of bronchi muscles because of effect of histamine released by mast cells.