Respiratory System Structure and Function: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which structure in the lungs is responsible for gas exchange?

Accepted Answer

Alveoli

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Trachea

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Pharynx

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Diaphragm

Question 2

Which muscle initiates inspiration by contracting?

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Diaphragm

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Biceps brachii

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Triceps brachii

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Intercostal muscles

Question 3

Which respiratory zone includes the bronchi, bronchioles, and terminal bronchioles?

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Conducting zone

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Tracheobronchial tree

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Respiratory zone

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Alveolar zone

Question 4

What type of respiration occurs when breathing is controlled unconsciously?

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Automatic respiration

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Eupnea

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Apnea

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Hyperpnea

Question 5

What is the primary function of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system?

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Moisturizing and filtering inhaled air

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Gas exchange

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Producing sound

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Initiating swallowing

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a component of the laryngeal skeleton?

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Xiphoid process

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Thyroid cartilage

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Cricoid cartilage

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Arytenoid cartilages

Question 7

What is the purpose of the pleural space?

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To reduce friction during breathing by creating a fluid-filled cavity

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To produce surfactant

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To exchange gases

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To store air

Question 8

Which type of lung disease involves chronic inflammation and scarring of the airways?

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COPD

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Asthma

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Emphysema

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Pneumonia

Question 9

Which of the following is the fundamental purpose of the respiratory system?

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Exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)

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Regulation of body temperature

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Production of sound

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Filtering of blood

Question 10

Which structure is responsible for carrying air from the nasal cavity to the trachea?

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Pharynx

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Esophagus

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Larynx

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Trachea

Question 11

What is the gaseous waste product of cellular metabolism that is expelled by the lungs?

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Carbon dioxide

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Helium

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 12

Approximately, what is the partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli?

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100 mmHg

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40 mmHg

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150 mmHg

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200 mmHg

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a disease or disorder of the respiratory system?

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Anemia

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Emphysema

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Asthma

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Pneumonia

Question 14

Which structure is NOT part of the upper respiratory tract?

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Trachea

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Nasal cavity

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Pharynx

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Larynx

Question 15

The primary site of gas exchange between the blood and lungs is the:

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Alveoli

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Bronchi

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Bronchioles

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Pleura

Question 16

Which condition is characterized by excessive mucus production and difficulty breathing?

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Bronchitis

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Asthma

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Pneumonia

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Emphysema

Question 17

The process of releasing air from the lungs is called:

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Exhalation

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Inhalation

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Ventilation

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Perfusion

Question 18

The larynx contains vocal cords that vibrate to produce:

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Sound

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Mucus

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Airflow

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Heat

Question 19

Which respiratory volume represents the air inhaled with each normal breath?

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Tidal volume

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Residual volume

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Inspiratory reserve volume

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Expiratory reserve volume

Question 20

The primary function of the respiratory system is to:

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Provide oxygen to the body

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Regulate body temperature

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Remove waste products from the body

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Produce hormones

Question 21

What is the name of the muscular structure that divides the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?

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Diaphragm

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Pleural membrane

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Pericardium

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Mediastinum

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system?

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Nutrient absorption

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Gas exchange

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Regulation of pH

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Thermoregulation

Question 23

What are the tiny, hair-like structures lining the respiratory tract that help remove foreign particles?

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Cilia

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Alveoli

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Bronchioles

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Pleura

Question 24

Which of the following is a common respiratory disorder causing chronic inflammation and airflow obstruction?

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Asthma

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Emphysema

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Pneumonia

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Lung cancer

Question 25

Which type of cells in the lungs produces surfactant, a substance that reduces surface tension in the alveoli?

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Type II pneumocytes

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Type I pneumocytes

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Macrophages

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Neutrophils

Question 26

What is the process by which gases move across the respiratory membrane?

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Simple diffusion

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Facilitated diffusion

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Active transport

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Osmosis

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system?

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Digestion

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Gas exchange

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Regulation of blood pH

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Voice production

Question 28

Which of the following is not a primary function of the respiratory system?

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Nutrient storage

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Gas exchange

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Acid-base balance

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Thermoregulation

Question 29

The primary site of gas exchange in the lungs is the:

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Alveoli

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Trachea

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Bronchi

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Pleural cavity

Question 30

The volume of air that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration is known as:

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Residual volume

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Vital capacity

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Inspiratory reserve volume

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Tidal volume

Question 31

The exchange of gases between the blood and alveoli occurs by:

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Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the respiratory system?

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Digestion

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Gas exchange

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Acid-base balance

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Thermoregulation

Question 33

Where does the primary exchange of gases occur in the lungs?

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Alveoli

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Trachea

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Bronchi

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Pleural cavity

Question 34

Which of the following respiratory conditions primarily affects premature infants?

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Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

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Asthma

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Pulmonary embolism

Question 35

What enzyme catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid?

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Carbonic anhydrase

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Dehydrogenase

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Lipase

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Protease

Question 36

Which respiratory condition is characterized by difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing?

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Asthma

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Pulmonary edema

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Emphysema

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Atelectasis

Question 37

What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs called?

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Alveoli

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Bronchioles

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Pleura

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Parenchyma

Question 38

What is the main role of cilia in the respiratory system?

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Moving mucus and trapped particles towards the throat

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Warming and moistening inhaled air

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Filtering out dust and particles from inhaled air

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Facilitating gas exchange between the lungs and bloodstream

Question 39

How does ventilation contribute to gas exchange in the respiratory system?

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Ventilation allows for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and blood.

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Ventilation solely involves the movement of oxygen into the lungs.

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Gas exchange occurs independently of ventilation.

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Ventilation and gas exchange are unrelated processes.

Question 40

What is the fundamental function of the respiratory system?

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Gas exchange (oxygen intake and carbon dioxide removal)

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Nutrient absorption

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Waste elimination

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Hormone production

Question 41

Which structure serves as the main pathway for air to enter the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Trachea

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Alveoli

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Bronchioles

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Pharynx

Question 42

Explain the role of the diaphragm in the process of breathing.

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Contracts to enlarge the thoracic cavity, facilitating inspiration

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Produces surfactant to enhance gas exchange in the alveoli

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Relaxes to decrease the thoracic volume, promoting expiration

Question 43

Which gas is primarily transported by hemoglobin in red blood cells?

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

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Carbon dioxide

Question 44

Identify the primary site of gas exchange within the lungs.

Accepted Answer

Alveoli

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Pleural cavity

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Trachea

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Bronchi

Question 45

What is the term for the movement of air into the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Inspiration

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Diffusion

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Expiration

Question 46

Which lung volume measurement represents the amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forced exhalation?

Accepted Answer

Residual volume

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Tidal volume

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Inspiratory capacity

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Vital capacity

Question 47

Identify the medical term for inflammation of the bronchi.

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis

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Asthma

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Pneumonia

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Emphysema

Question 48

Which factor significantly increases the risk of developing lung cancer?

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Smoking

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Air pollution

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Stress

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Obesity