inpact of poor lifestyle choices on the respiratory system

Question 1

how does smoking effect oxygen transport

Answer 1

carbon monoxide from cigarettes combines with haemoglobin in red blood cells more readily than oxygen, reducing oxygen carrying capacity of the blood

Question 2

give 3 more dangers of smoking

Answer 2

reduction in number of/damage to alveoli, damage to cilia lining airways leading to a build up of mucus leading to smokers cough, irratation of the trachea and bronchi,
sticky tar build up