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How does a bone marrow transplant treat sickle cell disease?

Bone marrow transplants produce healthy red blood cells containing hemoglobin S.

Bone marrow transplants weaken the patient’s unhealthy bone marrow.

Bone marrow transplants use chemotherapy to destroy the patient’s own bone marrow.

Bone marrow transplants allow the patient to begin producing healthy red blood cells.

According to the passage, how does alcohol increase the risk of diabetes?

It increases the body’s blood sugar levels.

It increases inflammation of the pancreas.

It causes insulin resistance.

It decreases the liver’s ability to function.

According to this passage, which strategies can reduce the risk of developing lung cancer? Check all that apply.

ceasing smoking

using menthol cigarettes

smoking low-tar cigarettes

avoiding secondhand smoke

smoking fewer cigarettes each day

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