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mydiamond

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Lisa believes that smoking helps her manage her weight. What physiological reasons explain why smoking may contribute to weight loss or weight control?
 
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Question 2

Identify at least four of the cancer risks faced by long-term users of smokeless tobacco.
 
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smrerig

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Nicotine is an appetite suppressant. It also increases the body's basal metabolic rate; thus, the body at rest burns more energy (calories).

Answer to Question 2

(any four or more of the following):
1. Oral cancer
2. Cancer of the larynx
3. Cancer of the esophagus
4. Cancer of the nasal cavity
5. Pancreatic cancer
6. Colon cancer
7. Kidney cancer
8. Bladder cancer


mydiamond

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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