The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease where the cilia of the respiratory system have been destroyed by tobacco smoke forcing the production of thick mucus to trap debris is called ___.     emphysema     pulmonary atresia     pneumonitis     chronic bronchitis

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  1. The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease where the cilia of the respiratory system have been destroyed by tobacco smoke forcing the production of thick mucus to trap debris is called ___.

       

    emphysema

       

    pulmonary atresia

       

    pneumonitis

       

    chronic bronchitis

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