Question

Asbestos can causes cancer of

• A. Liver
• B. Lungs
• C. Lungs and pleural membrane
• D. Urinary bladder

Answer 1

The correct option is C Lungs and pleural membrane

Asbestos is a set of six naturally occurring silicate minerals which can cause a variety of lung diseases such as lung cancer. Tobacco smoking and asbestos both have similar effects on the development of lung cancer. In smokers who work with asbestos, the risk of lung cancer is increased 45-fold compared to the general population. Asbestos can also cause cancer of the pleural membrane which is, called mesothelioma.

So, the correct answer is 'Lungs and pleural membrane'.