hey,mate!!..im studying abt respiratory system in my class now.
i love studying anatomy now =9 its so exciting***hehe
CHIHIRO=)
hey,u hav to quit to smoke right now!!
i can see u r smoking more than u were in aus!=) nop?haha
i wanna u to know how smoking is dangerou!!!=(=(=(
oops,no worries..u can smoke in my home coz all of my family r smoker except me=P awwww...
MAMI=)
sry that i didnt write so much dialy in English so far.
js.....i was lazy..hehe =9
you might be able to study English to read them=)
u can study abt smoking too!=)hehe
BTW, ive got ur blanket tdy,mami!=) i alr love it!! thanks so much!!
SMOKING - EFFECTS ON YOUR BODY!!=(
-Nicotine is the addictive drug in tobacco smoke that causes smokers to contine over a day to 'feel normal' --to satisfy cravings or control their mood. How much nicotine a smoker needs determines how much smoke they are likely to inhale, no matter what type of cigarette they smoke.
-A lung with nicotine, smokers also inhale about 4,000 other chemicals in cigarette smoke.
Many of these compounds are chemically active n trigger profound n damaging changes in the body.
There are over 60 known cancer - causing chemicals in tobacco smoke. Smoking harms nearly ecery organ in the body,causing many diseases n reducing health in general.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
*Irritation of the trachea n larynx.
*Reduced lung function n breathless due to swelling n narrowing of the lung airways n excess mucous in the lung passages.
*Impairment of the lungs clearance system, leading to the build-up of posonous substances,which results in lung.
*Permanent damage to the air sacs of the lungs.
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
*Raised blood pressure n heart rate.
*Constriction of blood vessels in the skin, resulting in a drop in skin temperature.
*Damege to the lining of the arteries,which is thought to be a contributing factor to atherosclerosis.
*Reduced blood flow to extremities like fingers n toes.
*Increased risk of stroke n heart attack due to blockages of the blood supply.
*The immune system doesnt work as well.
*The person is more prone to infections such as pneumonia n influenza.
*It takes longer to get over an illness.
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
*Tightening of certain muscles.
*Reduced bone density.
OTHER EFFECTS ON THE BODY
*Irritation n inflammation of the stomach n intestines.
*Increased risk of painful ulcers along the digestive tract.
*Reduced ability to smell n taste!!!=(
*Premature wrinkling of the skin!!!=(=(=(
*Higher risk of blindness.
*Gum disease.
THE FEMALE BODY
*Reduced fertility
*Menstrual cycle irregularities or absence of menstruation
*Menopause reached one or two yrs earlier.
*Increased risk of cancer of the cervix
*Greatly increased risk of stroke n heart attack if the smoker is aged over 35yrs n taking the oral contraceptive pill.
THE UNBORN BABY
*Increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth n premature birth.
*Low birth weight ,which may have a lasting effect of the growth n development of children. Low birth weight is associated with an increased risk for early puberty n , in adulthood,is an increased risk for heart disease,stroke,hight blood pressure n diabetes.
*Increased risk of cleft palate n cleft lip.
*Paternal smoking can also harm the foetus if the non-smoking mother is exposed to secoundhand smoke,infections,respiratory illness such as pneumonia,croup n bronchitis,sudden infant death syndrome n meningococcal disease.
DISEASE CAUSES BY LONG-TERM SMOKING
*Cancer of the lung, mouth,nose,voice box,tongue,nasal sinus, oesophagus,throat,pancreas.bone marrow,kidney,cervix,ureter,liver,bladder n stomach.
*lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,which includes chronic bronehitis n emphysema.
*Coronary artery disease, heart disease.heart attack n stroke.
*Ulcers of the digestive system.
*Osteoporosis n hip fracture!!xO
*Poor blood circulation in feet n hands,which can lead to pain n , in secere cases,gangrene n amputation.
some of words might difficult coz its disease name=(
but ill explain den**
hey, hope we'll catch up soon..
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