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1. Smoking may damage the respiratory system because deposits from the smoke can

A. interfere with ciliary action in the trachea
B. trigger the release of antigens by the alveoli
C. block the transmission of impulses that regulate breathing
D. lower blood pressure in the mucous membranes of the bronchioles

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Smoking can damage the respiratory system by damaging air sacs and alveoli.

Step-by-step explanation:

Option A is correct.

The trachea is made up of ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium. and the smoke deposits can damage cilia and can eventually destroy them.

Cilia keep the respiratory tract clear and as they are damaged in smokers, it can lead to cough and are also at high risk of contracting pneumonia.

Option B is correct

Smoke can contribute to the aggravation of inflammatory response, contributing to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

It can increase the release of cytokinins and trigger viral infections.

Option C is correct

Excess tobacco can block sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve impulses and can affect the normal breathing mechanism.

Option D is false

Smoking can increase blood pressure and causes hypertension.

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Answer: A. interfere with ciliary action in the trachea

Explanation: I took this before and got it right.

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