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Which usually causes fibrosis in lungs ?

A

Lead

B

Asbestoos

C

CFC

D

DDT

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Pulmonary Fibrosis**: - Pulmonary fibrosis is a type of interstitial lung disease characterized by scarring (fibrosis) of lung tissue. This scarring makes it difficult for the lungs to function properly. 2. **Identifying Causative Agents**: - Various toxins can lead to pulmonary fibrosis. Common agents include asbestos, coal dust, and silica. These substances can cause damage to lung tissue when inhaled. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - The options provided are lead, asbestos, CFC (chlorofluorocarbons), and DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane). - **Lead**: Primarily associated with heavy metal poisoning and not directly linked to lung fibrosis. - **Asbestos**: Known to cause lung diseases, including pulmonary fibrosis, especially in workers exposed to it (e.g., construction workers, shipyard workers). - **CFCs**: Mainly involved in ozone depletion and not directly linked to lung fibrosis. - **DDT**: A pesticide that has been banned due to its environmental impact and does not cause lung fibrosis. 4. **Conclusion**: - Among the given options, **asbestos** is the substance that usually causes fibrosis in the lungs. ### Final Answer: **Asbestos usually causes fibrosis in the lungs.** ---
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