Smoking And Effects Flashcards
1
Q
What are some effects of smoking?
A
- CHD (the furring of the arteries, narrowing them so less oxygen can reach them)
- Cancer. Smoking causes most lung cancers and can cause cancer almost anywhere on the body. …
- Breathing problems and chronic respiratory conditions. …
- Heart disease, stroke and blood circulation problems. …
- Diabetes. …
- Infections. …
- Dental problems. …
- Hearing loss. …
- Vision loss.
2
Q
What does carbon monoxide do?
A
It replaces the oxygen in the hameglobin preventing it from taking place.
3
Q
What does tar do?
A
Tar damages your lungs by narrowing the small tubes (bronchioles) that absorb oxygen. It also damages the small hairs (cilia) that help protect your lungs from dirt and infection
4
Q
What does nicotine do?
A
Nicotine is a dangerous and highly addictive chemical. It can cause an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, flow of blood to the heart and a narrowing of the arteries (vessels that carry blood). Nicotine may also contribute to the hardening of the arterial walls, which in turn, may lead to a heart attack.
