Effects Of Smoking On Lungs Flashcards
1
Q
Lungs surround _
A
Heart
2
Q
_ prevent foreign bodies such as dust and pollen to enter lungs
A
Cilia cells
3
Q
Cilia cells _ as they become paralyzed by toxins in tobacco
A
Beat much more slowly
4
Q
As harmful substances settle, mucous membranes of lungs produce more and more _
A
Mucus
5
Q
Tar _ and _ accumulate in tiny air sacs in lungs
A
Ash
Phlegm
6
Q
Build up of tar, ash, and phlegm in lung air sacs reduces their capacity and causes severe _
A
Shortness of breath
7
Q
Smoking damages _ that would normally scavenge and remove dirt and bacteria from lungs
A
White blood cells
8
Q
Damage to white blood cells increases likelihood of (2)
A
Disease
Infection
