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What are the effects of sulphur dioxide on the human body?

(a) It causes the malfunction of liver and kidney

(b) It breaks down body’s immunity towards particulate matter and bacteria

(c) It causes blood cells to dilate thereby affecting blood flow through the circulatory system

(d) All of the mentioned

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Right choice is (b) It breaks down body’s immunity towards particulate matter and bacteria

Explanation: Sulphur dioxide interrupts our immunity towards particulate matter and allows bacteria to enter through our respiratory system.

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