Which of the following organs is most affected by smoking?

Kidney

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Heart

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Lungs

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Liver

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Solution

The correct option is C
Lungs

Lungs are the organs that are most affected by smoking. The cigarette contains chemicals such as tar and nicotine which damage the alveoli and hamper gas exchange. The other organs in the body are also affected due to smoking but not as much as the lungs.

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Which of the following organs is most affected by smoking?

The correct option is C Lungs Lungs are the organs that are most affected by smoking. The cigarette contains chemicals such as tar and nicotine which damage the alveoli and hamper gas exchange. The other organs in the body are also affected due to smoking but not as much as the lungs.

The correct option is C
Lungs

Lungs are the organs that are most affected by smoking. The cigarette contains chemicals such as tar and nicotine which damage the alveoli and hamper gas exchange. The other organs in the body are also affected due to smoking but not as much as the lungs.