Short Term and Long Term Effects of Tobacco Use – Flashcards
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Nervous System: Short-Term
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Changes take place in brain chemistry.
Heart rate and blood pressure increase.
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Nervous System: Long-Term
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Increased risk of stroke.
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Circulatory System: Short-Term
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Heart rate is increased.
Energy is reduced because less oxygen gets to body tissues.
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Circulatory System: Long-Term
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Blood vessels are weakened and narrowed.
Oxygen flow to heart is reduced.
Risk of heart disease and stroke is greater.
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Respiratory System: Short-Term
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User has bad breath, shortness of breath, reduced energy, coughing, and more phlegm (mucus).
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Respiratory System: Long-Term
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Risk of lung cancer, emphysema, and other lung diseases increases.
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Digestive System: Short-Term
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User has upset stomach, bad breath, stained teeth, dulled taste buds, and tooth decay.
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Digestive System: Long-Term
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Risk of cancer of the mouth and throat, gum and tooth disease, stomach ulcers, and bladder cancer increases.
