Cigarette smokers are more likely to have an increased risk of poor bone health for all of the following reasons except:

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The statement "both nicotine and cadmium inhibit osteoclasts" is true and is a reason why cigarette smokers may have decreased bone density. However, nicotine itself is not toxic to osteoblasts, and cadmium toxicity to osteoblasts is a contributing factor to decreased bone density in smokers. Therefore, option B and C are incorrect. Option D is incorrect because both nicotine and cadmium actually increase rather than inhibit osteoclast activity, leading to bone loss. The other options (A, B, and C) are all correct reasons why cigarette smoking can lead to poor bone health.

Cigarette Smokers Are More Likely to Have an Increased Risk