Difference between revisions of "Smoking"
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| − | : [[Smoking]] is | + | : [[Smoking]] is addictive because the tobacco that is burned has a [[drug]] called nicotine inside which causes addiction. |
: The smoke from tobacco also has other dangerous [[chemical]]s inside that damage your health: | : The smoke from tobacco also has other dangerous [[chemical]]s inside that damage your health: | ||
*Tar - Which gets stuck in the [[mucus]] of the [[lungs]] damaging the cilia on the [[Ciliated Epithelial Cell|ciliated epithelial cells]]. | *Tar - Which gets stuck in the [[mucus]] of the [[lungs]] damaging the cilia on the [[Ciliated Epithelial Cell|ciliated epithelial cells]]. | ||
Revision as of 19:02, 3 April 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Smoking is when someone inhales smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
About Smoking
- Smoking is addictive because the tobacco that is burned has a drug called nicotine inside which causes addiction.
- The smoke from tobacco also has other dangerous chemicals inside that damage your health:
- Tar - Which gets stuck in the mucus of the lungs damaging the cilia on the ciliated epithelial cells.
- Carbon Monoxide - Which takes the place of Oxygen in red blood cells stopping your blood from carrying as much Oxygen around the body.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Smoking is when someone inhales smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
About Smoking
- Smoking is a risk factor in Lung Cancer and Coronary Heart Disease.