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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 8. Respiration and Circulation

A person involved in stone masonry work is likely to suffer from __________ .

  1. A Emphysema
  2. B CO poisoning
  3. C Asbestosis
  4. D Silicosis
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(D) Silicosis

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Silicosis is occupational disease where exposure for prolong duration will leads to damage to the respiratory system. Cement factory workers develops asbestosis, emphysema is developed due to smoking, \(CO _2\) poisoning is mainly caused due to automobile exhaust.