The Dangers of Smoking

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Match the following health effects with their causes due to smoking:

Lung cancer = Weakening of lung defenses and accumulation of chemicals in air passages Emphysema = Inefficiency in supplying oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the blood Cancer of the throat and mouth = Effect of cigarette smoke on throat and mouth cells Serious illness = More and longer smoking leading to increased chances of developing

Match the following descriptions with their related consequences of smoking:

Accumulation of tar and nicotine on air passages lining = Penetration and injury of living cells leading to cancer cells Weakening of lung defenses = Difficulty in preventing foreign substances from entering the lungs Inefficiency in supplying oxygen to the blood = Development of emphysema due to smoking Increased chances of developing serious illness = Correlation with the duration and amount of smoking

Match the following statements with their corresponding facts about smoking:

Difficulty in stopping smoking = Established habit that is hard to quit Effect of cigarette smoke on lung defenses = Weakening of usual defenses against foreign substances Development of cancer cells = Penetration and injury of living cells by accumulated chemicals Impact on constant smokers = Increased liability to serious health issues

Match the following illnesses with their causes due to smoking:

Lung cancer = Accumulation of tar and nicotine on the air passages lining Cancer of the throat and mouth = Effect of cigarette smoke on throat and mouth cells Emphysema = Inefficiency in supplying oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the blood Serious illness = More and longer smoking leading to increased chances of developing Signup and view all the answers

What are some serious illnesses caused by smoking, and how does smoking contribute to their development?

Smoking can lead to lung cancer by weakening the lungs' defenses and allowing chemicals to accumulate and injure living cells. It can also cause cancer of the throat and mouth, as well as emphysema by making the lungs inefficient in supplying oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the blood. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following health issues with their related impact of smoking:

Difficulty in stopping smoking = Established habit that is hard to quit Weakening of lung defenses = Effect of cigarette smoke on lung defenses Development of cancer cells = Penetration and injury of living cells by accumulated chemicals Impact on constant smokers = Increased liability to serious health issues Signup and view all the answers

What do research studies show about the relationship between smoking and the development of serious illnesses?

Research studies have shown that the more and the longer a person smokes, the greater are his chances of developing a serious illness. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult for people to stop the habit of smoking once it is established?

Once the habit of smoking is established, it is very difficult to stop because of the addictive nature of nicotine in cigarettes. Signup and view all the answers

How does cigarette smoke contribute to the development of lung cancer?

Cigarette smoke weakens the lungs' usual defenses against foreign substances. Its chemicals, particularly tar and nicotine, accumulate on the lining of the air passages, eventually penetrating and injuring living cells, leading to the development of cancer cells. Signup and view all the answers

What are some health issues besides cancer that can result from smoking?

Smoking can also cause emphysema, where the lungs become inefficient in supplying oxygen to and removing carbon dioxide from the blood. In addition, constant smokers are more liable to get serious illnesses. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Smoking and Its Harmful Effects

Smoking is a hard habit to break once it's established, and many people wouldn't have started if they knew the facts about its harmful effects.
The more and the longer a person smokes, the greater their chances of developing a serious illness.

Lung Cancer and Smoking

Smoking can cause lung cancer, a serious illness.
Cigarette smoke weakens the lungs' defenses against foreign substances.
Tar and nicotine in cigarette smoke accumulate on air passage linings, potentially penetrating and injuring living cells, leading to cancer cell development.

Other Health Risks of Smoking

Smoking can cause throat and mouth cancer.
It can lead to emphysema, where the lungs become inefficient in supplying oxygen to and removing carbon dioxide from the blood.
Constant smokers are more likely to get serious illnesses.

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Test your knowledge about the harmful effects of smoking with this informative quiz. Learn about the impact of smoking on the body and understand the risks associated with this habit. Gain valuable insights into the dangers of smoking and its long-term consequences.