Cardiovascular Risk from Secondhand Smoke
Which of the following best explains the physiological mechanism by which chronic exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (secondhand smoke) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in nonsmokers?
A
Inflammation of arterial walls and reduced oxygen transport
B
Direct damage to lung tissue only
C
Temporary irritation of mucous membranes
D
Increased production of white blood cells
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