Health Effects of Tobacco Smoke Quiz

shortness of breath, chronic bronchitis, atherosclerosis, lung cancer, emphysema

Chronic bronchitis is the irritation of the breathing passages that causes them to become narrower and sometimes clogged with mucus.

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty material in the blood vessel walls.

<p>Smoking contains many chemicals that irritate and damage blood vessels, leading to atherosclerosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cigarette smoke contains over 50 chemicals known to cause cancer, leading to cancerous growths in the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphysema occurs when lung tissue is damaged, making breathing difficult.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chronic bronchitis causes the small breathing passages to become narrower and sometimes clogged with mucus, resulting in difficulty breathing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chronic bronchitis is 5-10 times more likely in smokers than nonsmokers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smoking contains chemicals that irritate and damage blood vessels, leading to the buildup of fatty material in the blood vessel walls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cigarette smoke contains over 50 chemicals known to cause cancer, which can lead to the growth of cancerous tumors in the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphysema results in damaged lung tissue, making breathing difficult and causing a persistent feeling of shortness of breath.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smokers may experience shortness of breath, chronic bronchitis, atherosclerosis, lung cancer, and emphysema.</p> Signup and view all the answers