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Lexie Malika
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Stewart is a chain smoker and a nicotine addict. Due to excessive cigarette smoking, he has developed lung cancer. In this scenario, which of the following chemical compounds is likely to have caused lung cancer?

A) Hydrocarbons
B) Opioids
C) Barbiturates
D) Amphetamines

Hydrocarbons

Organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon, and are the basic constituents of many fuels, plastics, and synthetic materials.

Nicotine Addict

An individual who is dependent on nicotine, a substance found in tobacco, characterized by compulsive use despite harmful consequences.

Lung Cancer

is a type of cancer that originates in the lungs, often associated with smoking, characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in the tissue of the lung.

  • Comprehend the health implications of substance misuse and the physiological effects of withdrawal.
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