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One mole contains 6.022 × 10²³ particles — if a mole of seconds passed, it'd be 19 quadrillion years.
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One mole contains 6.022 × 10²³ particles — if a mole of seconds passed, it'd be 19 quadrillion years.
Name the chronic respiratory disorder caused mainly by cigarette smoking.
Emphysema
Asthma
Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
To solve this problem, we need to identify the chronic respiratory disorder caused mainly by cigarette smoking. Let's analyze each option:Emphysema: - Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disorder characterized by damage to the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs. - This damage leads to reduced surface area for gas exchange and difficulty in breathing. - Cigarette smoking is the primary cause of emphysema, as it damages the lung tissue and leads to inflammation. - Therefore, emphysema is the correct answer.Asthma: - Asthma is a chronic condition involving the airways in the lungs, characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. - While smoking can exacerbate asthma symptoms, it is not the primary cause of asthma.Respiratory acidosis: - Respiratory acidosis is a condition where the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide the body produces, leading to a decrease in blood pH. - It is not directly caused by smoking, although smoking can contribute to lung diseases that may lead to respiratory acidosis.Respiratory alkalosis: - Respiratory alkalosis occurs when there is too much removal of carbon dioxide from the body, leading to an increase in blood pH. - It is not related to smoking.Therefore, the correct option is Option 1: Emphysema.
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