Which statement about silicosis and asbestosis is false? Neither silicosis nor asbestosis is:
A)caused by inhalation of inorganic dust particles.
B)a type of pneumoconiosis.
C)a cause of lung cancer.
D)a cause of cellular apoptosis.

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The clinical manifestations of silicosis are dyspnea and cough, whereas asbestosis results from exposure to asbestos, which of itself can result in lung cancer; mesothelioma (cancer of the pleura); or pleural plaques, especially in those also exposed to cigarette smoke. There are no data that support the claim that asbestosis by itself is a cause of cancer.

Which Statement About Silicosis and Asbestosis Is False? Neither Silicosis