Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17.1, Problem 5CC
Cigarette smoking paralyzes cilia in the airways and increases mucus production. Why would these effects cause smokers to develop a cough?
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Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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