Environmental
Asbestos in Michigan buildings is a concern primarily because:
AIt reduces structural stability
BFriable asbestos can release fibers that cause serious respiratory diseases✓ Correct
CIt is flammable when heated
DIt causes electrical hazards
Explanation
Friable asbestos (easily crumbled) can release microscopic fibers into the air when disturbed. Inhaling these fibers causes asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.
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