Smoking
I can describe the effects of smoking on the human body.
Smoking
I can describe the effects of smoking on the human body.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Smoking involves inhaling smoke from burning tobacco leaves.
- Tobacco leaves contain nicotine which is a very addictive substance and it affects the body.
- Smoking affects the gas exchange system.
- Smoking increases the risk of diseases such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer and heart disease.
Common misconception
The heart is heart shaped. The heart gets oxygen and glucose from the blood being pumped out.
Point out the shape of the heart and then reinforce with task B.
Keywords
Smoking - The action of inhaling and exhaling smoke from burning tobacco.
Nicotine - Highly addictive drug found in tobacco leaves.
Tobacco - Dried leaves of the tobacco plant.
Gas exchange - The process of oxygen diffusing from the lungs into the blood, and carbon dioxide diffusing from the blood to the lungs.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
damage to the DNA causes the cell to uncontrollably divide
permanent damage to the alveoli
lung infection
a temporary narrowing of the airways
damage to the heart and its blood vessels