Smoking Flashcards

(11 cards)

1
Q

What do we breathe in

A

inspired air

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2
Q

What do we breathe out

A

expired air

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3
Q

Why does the air we breathe in and out contain different proportions of gases

A

because we use up oxygen and produce carbon dioxide and water.

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4
Q

Tar

A

Contains carcinogens that cause lung cancer

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5
Q

Nicotine

A

Addictive

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6
Q

what is emphysema

A

This disease caused by the alveolar walls breaking down, reducing the surface area for gas exchange.

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7
Q

What diseases can we get from smoking

A

Lung cancer
Bronchitis
Emphysema

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8
Q

How do cilia keep the lungs clean

A

Cilia beat and move mucus up trachea to be swallowed.

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9
Q

How do goblet cells keep the lungs clean

A

They produce mucus which traps particles and bacteria

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10
Q

What lines the airways

A

Ciliated epithelial cells

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11
Q

How does smoking affect the cilia

A

smoking paralyses the cilia and the smoke contains particles that
clog mucus.

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