Smoking and the Risk of Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is nicotine?
A
An addictive, but relatievely harmless on it’s own, drug found in tibacco smoke
2
Q
What is carbon monoxide?
A
A poisonous gas that in tobacco that takes up some space of the oxygen-carrying capacity of your blood
3
Q
What are some problems for a pregnant mother is smoking?
A
Lack of oxygen given to the baby, Increases the chances of stillbirths, Premature births
4
Q
What are carcinogens?
A
Chemicals that can lead to cancer through mutations
5
Q
What is the main example of a carcinogens?
A
Tar
6
Q
How does smoking affect the heart?
A
It increases the chances of cardiovascular problems (e.g heart failure)
