All of the following are TRUE regarding the effect of smoking on the respiratory system EXCEPT which one?

A) The production of mucus increases in response to the presence of smoke.
B) Smoking destroys cilia lining the respiratory tract.
C) Particles and debris from the smoke accumulate in the mucus of the airway and increase the risk for infections by pathogens.
D) Antimicrobial compounds found in the respiratory mucus of smokers decrease the likelihood of infection.
E) "Smoker's cough" results from the heavy coughing that is necessary to clear accumulated mucus or particles from the airway.


D

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