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Smoking reduces the surfactant layer in the alveoli. This would cause which of the following to occur? (2 points)

A. Depressed macrophage activity

B. Destroyed red blood cells

C. Reduced ability of gases to diffuse through the water layer

D. Reduced ability of gases to enter or exit the alveolar space

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

destroyed red Blood cells

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