The Greatest Effects of Secondhand Smoke Are Seen in Older

question 11

True/False

The greatest effects of secondhand smoke are seen in older adults.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands that regulate various physiological processes in the body.

Lymphatic System

The network of organs, lymph nodes, ducts, and vessels that produce and transport lymph from tissues to the bloodstream, important for the immune system.

Interstitial Fluid

Interstitial fluid is the fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing them with nutrients and a means of waste removal, lying between blood vessels and cells.

Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm in males and eggs in females) that carry half the genetic information of an individual.