What Substance in Cigarettes Numbs the Throat to Allow for Deeper

question 10

Multiple Choice

What substance in cigarettes numbs the throat to allow for deeper inhalation?

• A)menthol
• B)tar
• C)carbon monoxide
• D)nicotine

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Definitions:

Issuing Bonds

The process by which a company or government raises capital by selling bonds to investors, incurring debt that must be repaid over time with interest.

Stockholders

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Tax Deductible

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