The most well-known risks of smoking are cancer, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory problems. How are a person's vision and mental abilities also at risk as a result of smoking?

What will be an ideal response?


Smoking increases the risk of macular degeneration, which is a common cause of blindness in older adults. Research has also shown that smoking significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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The drugs ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) and furosemide (Lasix) are examples of which category of diuretic drugs?

A) carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic drugs B) loop diuretic drugs C) potassium chloride drugs D) potassium-sparing diuretic drugs

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The head of the humerus fits into the ________ to form the shoulder joint

A) pubic symphysis B) acetabulum C) foramen D) glenoid fossa

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The medical term for indigestion is:

A. aphagia B. dyspepsia C. dysphagia D. gastrodynia

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Simple regression formulas should be developed when there the correlation coefficient between two sets of scores falls between -.5 and +.5

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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