Question

corticosteroids will ______.
multiple choice

• bind to histamine receptors on target organs
• inhibit the activity of lymphocytes
• block synthesis of leukotrienes
• relieve inflammatory symptoms
• reverse spasms of respiratory smooth muscles

Explanation:

Corticosteroids are anti - inflammatory drugs. Let's analyze each option:

• "bind to histamine receptors on target organs": Antihistamines do this, not corticosteroids.
• "inhibit the activity of lymphocytes": While corticosteroids can have an effect on the immune system, their primary and well - known function related to a broad range of conditions is anti - inflammatory, not just inhibiting lymphocytes.
• "block synthesis of leukotrienes": Leukotriene modifiers do this, not corticosteroids.
• "relieve inflammatory symptoms": Corticosteroids work by reducing inflammation, so they relieve inflammatory symptoms.
• "reverse spasms of respiratory smooth muscles": Bronchodilators are used for this, not corticosteroids.

Answer:

D. relieve inflammatory symptoms (assuming the fourth option is labeled D; if the options are labeled differently, adjust the identifier accordingly, e.g., if the fourth option is the one with "relieve inflammatory symptoms", state the correct label with the text)