Smoking Contributes to Heart Disease by Doing All of the Following

question 36

Multiple Choice

Smoking contributes to heart disease by doing all of the following EXCEPT

• A)weakening tissues.
• B)increasing platelet adhesiveness.
• C)decreasing HDL cholesterol.
• D)thinning the plaque in the major blood vessels.

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Definitions:

Osteomalacia

A condition characterized by softening of the bones due to vitamin D deficiency or inadequate calcium absorption, leading to increased risk of fractures.

Softening

The process of becoming softer or causing something to become softer.

Bones

The rigid organs that constitute part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates, supporting and protecting various organs of the body.

Osteoarthritis

A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down, causing pain, swelling, and reduced motion in joints.