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stephzh

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A chronic disease related to smoking in which the alveoli become damaged and the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs decreases is known as
 
  A) emphysema. B) chronic bronchitis.
  C) pneumonia. D) nicotine poisoning.

Question 2

Smoking contributes to heart disease by
 
  A) increasing oxygen supplied to the heart.
  B) encouraging the buildup of fatty deposits in artery walls.
  C) maintaining regular heart rhythms.
  D) contributing to hemophilia.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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