Define secondhand smoke and describe its effects on non-smokers

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Secondhand smoke (environmental tobacco smoke) is the smoke nonsmokers are exposed to when someone has been smoking nearby; it is a combination of sidestream smoke and mainstream smoke. Secondhand smoke is a serious health issue that can lead to disease and premature death in children and nonsmoking adults.

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Coding is:

A) identifying items that belong in a certain coding category. B) organizing items in chronological order. C) placing files in order for easy retrieval. D) the placement of each item according to the filing system.

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The plural of cervix is what?

A. cervices B. cervixs C. cervixes D. cervixices

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?The purpose of the POPP formula is ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What molecule is the most important constituent of all body fluids?

A) blood B) mucus C) water D) oxygen

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