Which Substance in Cigarettes Decreases the Oxygen-Carrying Capacity of Red

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which substance in cigarettes decreases the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells?

• A) Menthol
• B) Tar
• C) Carbon monoxide
• D) Nicotine

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Definitions:

Caudal

Pertaining to the tail or the posterior part of the body, typically used in reference to the anatomical direction away from the head.

Sagittal

Refers to a plane or section that divides the body into right and left portions.

Transverse

Relating to or extending across something at a right angle.

Coronal

refers to a direction in anatomy denoting a plane that divides the body into frontal (anterior) and back (posterior) parts.