Which of the following statements is not true?
(1 point)
Responses
Smoking at an early age increases the risk of lung cancer. For most smoking-related cancers, the risk rises as the individual continues to smoke.
Smoking at an early age increases the risk of lung cancer. For most smoking-related cancers, the risk rises as the individual continues to smoke.
Teenage smokers suffer from shortness of breath almost three times as often as teens who don't smoke and produce phlegm more than twice as often as teens who don't smoke.
Teenage smokers suffer from shortness of breath almost three times as often as teens who don't smoke and produce phlegm more than twice as often as teens who don't smoke.
Teenage smokers are more likely to have seen a doctor or other health professionals for an emotional or psychological complaint.
Teenage smokers are more likely to have seen a doctor or other health professionals for an emotional or psychological complaint.
People who quit smoking cannot reverse any of the damage that has been done to their lungs over an extended period of time.
People who quit smoking cannot reverse any of the damage that has been done to their lungs over an extended period of time.
People who quit smoking cannot reverse any of the damage that has been done to their lungs over an extended period of time.
The statement "People who quit smoking cannot reverse any of the damage that has been done to their lungs over an extended period of time" is not true.
The statement that is not true is: "People who quit smoking cannot reverse any of the damage that has been done to their lungs over an extended period of time."
To determine the correct answer, we need to analyze each statement individually and understand whether it is true or not.
1) "Smoking at an early age increases the risk of lung cancer. For most smoking-related cancers, the risk rises as the individual continues to smoke."
This statement is true. Smoking at an early age is a known risk factor for developing lung cancer. Additionally, for most smoking-related cancers, the risk increases with continued smoking.
2) "Teenage smokers suffer from shortness of breath almost three times as often as teens who don't smoke and produce phlegm more than twice as often as teens who don't smoke."
This statement is also true. Research has shown that teenage smokers are more likely to experience shortness of breath and produce phlegm compared to non-smoking teenagers.
3) "Teenage smokers are more likely to have seen a doctor or other health professionals for an emotional or psychological complaint."
This statement is true as well. There is evidence to suggest that teenage smokers are more likely to seek medical help for emotional or psychological complaints compared to non-smoking teenagers.
4) "People who quit smoking cannot reverse any of the damage that has been done to their lungs over an extended period of time."
This statement is incorrect and therefore not true. Quitting smoking has numerous health benefits, and the lungs have the capacity to repair themselves to some extent after quitting. Although not all the damage may be reversible, quitting smoking can significantly improve lung function and reduce the risk of further complications.
Thus, the answer is the statement that claims people who quit smoking cannot reverse any of the damage done to their lungs over an extended period of time.