Question

Which is not an effect of smoking on the cardiovascular system? it contributes to atherosclerosis. it increases the blood's tendency to clot. it increases blood cholesterol. it increases the size of arteries and veins?

Answer 1

(D) It increases the size of arteries and veins.

Step-by-step explanation:

The above questions states four options out of which increase of arteries and veins is not the result of smoking. Where as the remaining three are; smoking increases the risk of atherosclerosis - a disease of hardening of arteries - along with increases the level of cholesterol by making LDL(termed as bad cholesterol) more toxic. Lastly, smoking also has a tendency to allow the blood to clot.

Answer 2

The Correct Answer is:

''it increases the size of arteries and veins''

Rest of the options are consistent with the harmful effects of smoking on a person's health.

Smoking can increase the chances of a blood clot, increase blood cholesterol and contributes towards atherosclerosis