Question

select the correct answer
people addicted to smokeless tobacco can develop thick, leathery white spots in the mouth. what are these spots called?
a. emphysema
b. leukoplakia
c. mouth ulcers

Explanation:

Leukoplakia is characterized by thick, white, leathery spots in the mouth, often associated with smokeless tobacco use. Emphysema affects the lungs (not the mouth). Mouth ulcers are usually painful, open sores (not thick, leathery white spots).

Answer:

B. leukoplakia