Smoking Flashcards
1
Q
Passive smoking
A
Breathing other people’s smoke which then damages health (respiratory, circulatory).
2
Q
Stimulant
A
Has effect of making heart beat faster and narrows blood vessels.
3
Q
Contents of a cigarette
A
Tar - sticky black substance; collects in lungs; irritates and narrows airways; cancer causing.
Nicotine - addictive, speeds up nervous system; stimulant.
Carbon monoxide - poisonous gas; stops blood carrying as much oxygen around body.
