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Olenka [21]
4 years ago
11

Asbestos breaks down into small fibers. What may result if these fibers are inhaled? lung cancer radiation melanoma skin cancer

Biology
1 answer:
arlik [135]4 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Lung Cancer

Explanation:

The cancer that is most associated with is actually <u>mesothelioma, </u>which is also known as ASBESTOS CANCER. It affects the linings of the lungs, which is called the pleura. But it does cause other cancers mainly in the respiratory tract, so that includes <u>Lung Cancer</u> (our answer) and trachea. It also was linked to ovarian cancer.

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