Effects of smoking

Effects of nicotine, carbon monoxide and tar

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Effects of smoking

Nicotine

Makes arteries narrower.

Carbon Monoxide

Stops red blood cells carrying oxygen.

Smoking whilst pregnant

This causes babies to be born premature.

Tar

Causes lung damage and lung cancer due to it sticking to the lungs.

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