In October 2001 at the site of the World Trade Center in New York City, fires were still burning from the terrorist attacks that had brought down the buildings. The greatest danger to the respiratory system was

A. very large particles of debris.
B. very small particles of debris.
C. the odor.
D. falling material from damaged buildings.


Answer: B

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