The Most Common Risk Factor Associated with Development of COPD

question 28

Multiple Choice

The most common risk factor associated with development of COPD is:

• A) alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency.
• B) environmental exposure to pollutants.
• C) lung cancer.
• D) cigarette smoking.
• E) cystic fibrosis.

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Repeated actions or reactions that occur in a predictable manner, often based on habits, culture, or psychological conditioning.

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Emotional or behavior responses triggered by external or internal stimuli.

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Modes of Thinking

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