Smog is a mixture of smoke and fog that causes respiratory disorders. Which of the following statements about smog is incorrect?

It decreases the functioning of the lungs

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It causes wheezing

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It causes asthma

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It decreases the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.

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Solution

The correct option is D It decreases the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.
A decrease in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood is caused by carbon monoxide and not by smog.

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