Withdrawal Symptoms from Smoking Typically Last About

question 71

Multiple Choice

Withdrawal symptoms from smoking typically last about

• A) 48 hours
• B) 2 to 4 weeks
• C) 3 to 6 months
• D) 5 or 6 days

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Definitions:

Mucus

A thick, slippery secretion produced by mucous membranes, serving to protect and lubricate surfaces within the body.

Stomach pH

The level of acidity in the stomach, typically ranging from 1.5 to 3.5, which is crucial for digestion and destroying pathogens.

Pepsin

Principal digestive enzyme of the gastric juice, formed from pepsinogen; digests proteins into smaller peptide chains.

Lipid Digestion

The biochemical process through which lipids (fats and oils) are broken down into smaller molecules, such as fatty acids and glycerol, to be absorbed by the body.