The effects of smoking

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The effects of smoking
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A smoking cigarette gives you

• Nicotine
• Carbon monoxide
• Tar
• Carbon

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Carbon Inflames the airways Triggers
asthma Linked to bronchitis Affects the ciliated
cells
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Normal cells lining the windpipe and bronchus
have tiny hairs.
Sticky mucus traps dust and microbes. The hairs
moves it out of the lungs.
Tar can damage these cells so lung infections are
common.
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Nicotine Chemical in tobacco plant
cells Addictive affects the way the brain
works Stimulant drug
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Carbon monoxide Poisonous gas Absorbed by red
blood cells Stops them carrying oxygen
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Tar A mixture of chemicals Affects the ciliated
cells Condenses in the lungs Linked to
cancer Linked to heart disease Linked to
circulation problems
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Substance in cigarette smoke Type of substance Effect on the body Disease