Effects of Smoking on Health

What are the cancer-causing chemicals found in tobacco smoke called?

• Antioxidants

• Carcinogens

• Mutagens

• Teratogens

What happens to the cilia in the lungs when a person smokes?

• They change color

• They grow longer

• They become paralyzed

• They multiply rapidly

Which condition is characterized by the bursting and fusing of alveoli?

• Lung cancer

• Chronic bronchitis

• Emphysema

• Asthma

How does smoking increase the risk of coronary heart disease?

• By reducing blood sugar levels

• By causing fatty deposits in arteries

• By increasing lung capacity

• By strengthening the heart muscle

What effect does nicotine have on blood vessels?

• It dilates them

• It makes them more elastic

• It narrows them

• It has no effect