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When inhaled, crystalline silica can cause scar tissue to form on what organs?

a. eyes
b. heart
c. lungs
d. sinuses?

User Guenter
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This can cause scar tissue on the..
b.) heart.

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User Elia Schenker
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Answer:

Option C, Lungs

Step-by-step explanation:

When silica dust is inhaled it causes silicosis which in severe cases is disabling. When Silica enters the lungs , scar tissues are formed which lead to difficulty in taking oxygen. This problem usually arises when crystalline silica is inhaled continuously for a period of 15 to 20 years. Its symptoms are not visible and thus can only be determined through chest X-Ray. However, after prolonged exposure lung dysfunctions causes breathing problem, fatigue, chest pain or respiratory failure

Hence, option C is correct

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