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Cigarettes have several effects on the body:
1. Carbon monoxide bonds to hemoglobin in the red blood cells and prevents the maximum amount of oxygen from reaching vital organs
2. Cancer causing agents cause damage to important genes that control the growth the cells, causing them to grow too quickly (tumors)
3. Carcinogen benzo(a)pyrene binds to airways and major organs
4. Makes immune system less effectve
5. Mutates DNA
6. Promotes atherscloreosis
7. Leads to chronic lung injury
8. Lowers level of antioxidants
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Does smoking help the body in any way?
No. Smoking has absolutely no benefit to the body.
Is there any particles in our body?
We are composed from particles.
What body systems does smoking effect?
Smoking affects the whole body. Specifically the lungs, and circulatory system.
Left hand smoking?
while smoking in left hand means it will safe bcoz the buds will have sme % of nicotin (or dusty particles)
What is smoking addiction?
smoking addiction is when you can't stop smoking because your body tells you you need it
What are possible causes of the exacerbation of COPD?
smoking, allergies, air particles, pollution
What removes unwanted particles in the body?
The excretory system removes unwanted particles in the body.
What effect does smoking have on a persons body functions?
smoking what? a cigarette? marijuana?
Does smoking affect BMI?
No, but that doesn't mean smoking does not harm the body.
How smoking pot is bad?
The biggest problem with smoking burnt plant leaves are the particles that are breathed into the lungs. These tiny particles enetr the lungs and over the years they cause diseases such as lung cancer, emphysema, bronchitis, etc.
What affect does smoking have on people?
Smoking effects every part of your body. http://www.mydr.com.au/addictions/animation-effects-of-smoking?print=true This is a good sight, it tells you how smoking affects different parts of the body.
Does smoking Marijuana deplete Vitamin D in the body?
Smoking marijuana is awesome
