effects of smoking Flashcards
what is the addictive drug in tobacco smoke
nicotine
there are at least __ ___________ in tobacco smoke including tar, these are chemicals which can alter the DNA and increase risk of cancer
17 carcinogens
smoking increases the risk of cancer which is
the rapid uncontrolled cell growth
tobacco smoke contains ______ ________ which permanently binds to the haemoglobin forming __________________ reducing the amount of oxygen being transported by the blood
carbon monoxide
carboxyhaemoglobim
in healthy lungs the linings of the trachea and bronchi are
specialised to prevent dirt and bacteria entering the lungs
goblet cells produce mucus which
traps dust and pathogens
the cilia of the lining cells move transporting the mucus
up the airways where it is then swallowed
chemicals in tobacco smoke destroy _____ reducing their number, at the same time mucus production will increase. the mucus cannot be moved out of the airways quickly so it ______ __ causing _______ _____ and increases the risk of infection
cilia
builds up
smokers cough
__________ is a disease resulting from the build up of in refuted mucus in the bronchi and bronchioles
bronchitis
smoke can also reach the alveoli damaging them: the alveoli walls break down in places and fuse together forming larger irregular air spaces this ___ the surface area for gas exchange so ____ oxygen diffuses into the blood, this disease is called _________ and kills around 20k people in Britain per year
decreases
less
emphysema