This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Respiration, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'Which of the following causes malignant mesothelioma? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Smoking, B. Asbestosis, C. Silicosis, D. Pneumoconiosis', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans. (b) Asbestosis(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 723-724)Malignant mesothelioma is associated with Asbestosis. Smoking does NOT increase the risk of malignat mesothelioma.', 'role': 'assistant'}]