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Question 1

How does smoking affect the circulatory system?

Answer 1

-Increases heart rate

-Nicotine increases blood pressure

-Can result in blood clots, therefore increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke

-Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin and stops red blood cells carrying oxygen

-Smoker experiences fatigue as it is harder for oxygen to get to all organs

Question 2

How does smoking affect the respiratory system?

Answer 2

-Tar in nicotine irritates lining of the bronchioles in the lungs, which causes inflammation and bronchitis

-Damages hairs in the lining of the tubes, resulting in extra mucus to be produced. Bacteria will now breed instead of being swept out. Chest infections and smoker’s cough develops xxxx

-Difficulty absorbing oxygen because alveoli are damaged. Causes emphysema

-Cells can multiply out of control, leading to cancer

Question 3

How does smoking affect the digestive system?

Answer 3

-Causes irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Can lead to an increased risk of ulcers along the digestive tract

-Smokers have a reduced ability to smell and taste, which may lead to a loss of appetite

Question 4

How does diet affect the circulatory system?

Answer 4

-Too much salt can cause high blood pressure
-Fatty foods can result in clogged arteries, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes
-Being overweight contributes to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes

Question 5

How does exercise affect the circulatory system?

Answer 5

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