B1e Part 2 Drugs And You Flashcards
1
Q
Carcinogenic
A
Cause cancer
2
Q
Cirrhosis
A
Liver disease cause by alcohol
3
Q
Emphysema
A
Lung disarms cause by smoking
4
Q
Particulates
A
Small particles
5
Q
Carbon monoxide
A
Found in cigarette smoke
6
Q
Smokers cough
A
Ciliated epithelial cells line the trachea, bronchi and bronchioles
Tobacco kills cilia
Chemicals in cigarette smoke stop the cilia from working
Damaged epithelial cells - smokers cough because cilia are unable to move the mucus out of the lungs
The trapped dust and particulates collect and irritate the epithelial lining
7
Q
Effects of alcohol on the body
A
Liver can become damaged as it removes alcohol
Enzymes in the liver breakdown alcohol
Toxic products of alcohol breakdown cause liver damage
Function of liver is to break down unknown substances
