Q68 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (25 April Shift 2) · Biology

Smoking causes ___________.
A) Sinusitis
B) Laryngitis
C) Chronic bronchitis
D) Emphysema
E) Pneumonia
Select the correct option:

  • A
    B, D and E only
  • Correct answer
    B
    C and D only
  • C
    A, B and E only
  • D
    B and D only

Solution

Smoking is a major risk factor for respiratory diseases, particularly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

COPD primarily includes two conditions:
1. Chronic bronchitis: Inflammation of the bronchi, leading to excessive mucus production and chronic cough.
2. Emphysema: Destruction of the alveolar walls, which decreases the respiratory surface area for gas exchange.

Both chronic bronchitis and emphysema are directly caused by long-term smoking.

Therefore, C and D only are correct.

Answer: C and D only

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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