Biology The Effect of Smoking 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyGCSEAll boards Created by: Marijan Van Den BerghCreated on: 27-02-13 12:47 What are the three main Ingredients of cigarette smoke ? The three main ingredients are Tar, Nicotine, Carbon Monoxide 1 of 10 How does the smoke for cigarettes damage the cilia ? The cilia stops beating because of the tar, causing mucus to build up. 2 of 10 How does the mucus build up effect the body ? It causes constant coughing due to the build up of mucus this damages the air sacs. 3 of 10 What is it called when a mucus build up damages the air sacs ? This is called Emphysema. 4 of 10 What does nicotine do to the body ? Nicotine is addictive and narrows blood vessels, which increases the heart rate, therefore increases blood pressure. 5 of 10 What does Carbon Monoxide do to the body ? Carbon Monoxide from the cigarette smoke gets picked up by the red blood cells rather than oxygen. 6 of 10 What does Tar do to the body ? Tar can cause cancer of the lungs, throat, mouth and stomach. 7 of 10 What is an increased risk that can be caused from smoking ? There is an increased risk of Chest Infection. 8 of 10 What can lead to heart attacks, strokes and even amputations ? Arterial Disease can lead to all of these things. 9 of 10 How is Bronchitis caused ? Bronchitis is caused by smoke particles and increased mucus. 10 of 10
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