APFIVE Cardiovascular Risk from Secondhand Smoke
Which physiological mechanism best explains how chronic exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in non-smokers?
A
Increased production of white blood cells
B
Direct damage to lung tissue only
C
Temporary irritation of mucous membranes
D
Inflammation of arterial walls and reduced oxygen transport
Question Leaderboard
Not enough data yet to show leaderboard.