Particulate Matter Is a Common Cause of Respiratory Disease Because

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Multiple Choice

Particulate matter is a common cause of respiratory disease because it ____________.

• A)alters lung cell DNA and causes cancer
• B)irritates the lining of the respiratory system and causes inflammation
• C)physically blocks the lungs from properly processing oxygen
• D)causes red blood cells to not take up oxygen as efficiently
• E)can enter the circulatory system and physically block blood flow

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