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mydiamond

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on: Jun 21, 2018
A disorder characterized by the obstruction of respiratory passages and loss of bronchial elasticity is
 
  A) bronchitis.
  B) allergy.
  C) emphysema.
  D) bulimia.

Question 2

People cough in response to smoke because
 
  A) coughing expels irritants from the respiratory tract.
  B) coughing is a substitute for sneezing.
  C) coughing draws oxygen more deeply into the lungs.
  D) of the action of the alveoli.


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lauravaras

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


mydiamond

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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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