Tobacco's Impact on Your Health
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Objective
I can analyze the negative impacts of tobacco use on different body systems.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 5:21Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Tar from cigarettes can damage tooth enamel and nerve endings in the nose, leading to tooth decay and loss of smell.
- 2
Chemicals in cigarettes, such as nicotine, cause blood vessel constriction, increase the likelihood of blood clots, and can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
- 3
Quitting smoking can lead to almost immediate and long-lasting physical benefits, including normalized heart rate and blood pressure within 20 minutes and improved lung health within a month.
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Practice
7 questions
Which component of cigarette smoke directly impairs the function of cilia in the respiratory system?
Explain how carbon monoxide from cigarette smoke affects the body's ability to transport oxygen.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe two specific negative effects of tobacco use on the cardiovascular system, as explained in the video.”
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