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- Raised blood pressure and heart rate
- Constriction (tightening) of blood vessels in the skin, resulting in a drop in skin temperature
- Less oxygen carried by the blood
- Stickier blood, which is more prone to clotting
- Damage to the lining of the arteries, which is thought to be a contributing factor to atherosclerosis (the buildup of fatty deposits on the artery walls)
- Reduced blood flow to extremities like fingers and toes
- Increased risk of stroke and heart attack due to blockages of the blood supply.
- Causes bad chemicals to be taken to your heart
Tar can cause cancerous mutations in the lungs, cells mutate and start to divide uncontrollably forming a tumor Smoke also removes the cilia- tiny hairs- which keep the lungs clean.
Smoking also hardens the arteries, constricting the blood flow and putting strain on the heart, resulting in coronary heart disease.
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How does smoking harm the respiratory system?
Smoking causes cancer and heart attacks.
What is smoking and its effects?
Smoking can cause emphysema, heart disease, and cancer.
The heart and lungs are in what system?
Heart: Circulatory system. Lungs: Respiratory system.
Would the heart work if you had no respiratory system?
If the respiratory system is not working, nothing is working.
Is the heart in the nervous system respiratory system circulatory system or digestive system?
The heart is the pump in the circulatory system.
How are the circulatory system and respiratory system related in humans?
They are interrelated because the respiratory system provides oxygen to the heart.
How can a persons lifestyle affect the performance of the respiratory an circulatory system?
A person's lifestyle, including factors such as smoking, lack of physical activity, poor diet, and stress, can have negative effects on the respiratory and circulatory systems. Smoking can damage the lungs and increase the risk of heart disease, while lack of physical activity can lead to poor circulation and weakened heart function. A healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, a balanced diet, not smoking, and managing stress can help improve the performance of these systems.
What are the parts that make up cardiovascular system and the respiratory system?
The cardio-respiratory system consists of the cardio vascular system (heart and blood vessels) together with respiratory system (lungs and air ways).anything other than those are NOT component of the The cardio-respiratory system.
Which of the following system represents heart rate?
respiratory system
How does the respiratory system respond to lying down'?
As your heart slows down, so does your entire respiratory system.
What are the Negative effects of smoking among high school students?
Smoking among high school students can lead to several negative effects, including increased risk of developing respiratory problems like asthma, decreased physical fitness and athletic performance, and potential long-term health problems such as heart disease and cancer. Smoking can also impact academic performance and social interactions among peers.
What are the organs of the respiratory and circulatory system?
lungs and heart
