Excessive amount of ____ is secreted from the walls of bronchi and bronchioles of trachea during Asthma.
WBBSE
Class X
Life Science
05 (b) Environmental Pollution
01 Mark
2024
Excessive amount of mucus is secreted from the walls of bronchi and bronchioles of trachea during Asthma.
Explanation:
Asthma is a respiratory condition marked by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. During an asthma attack, the lining of bronchi and bronchioles secretes excessive mucus, which further blocks the air passages and makes breathing difficult.
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