How Does Smoking Harm the Cardiovascular System

question 83

Multiple Choice

How does smoking harm the cardiovascular system?

• A)Smoking decreases the adhesiveness of platelets.
• B)Smoking decreases plaque formation.
• C)Smoking reduces blood pressure.
• D)Smoking reduces the level of high-density lipoproteins.

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