PHYSICAL EDUCATIONintermediate
Match each component of tobacco smoke to its primary physiological effect: Components: 1. Nicotine 2. Tar 3. Carbon monoxide Effects: A. Binds to hemoglobin, reducing the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity B. Acts as an addictive substance that affects the nervous system C. Coats the airways and contains carcinogens that cause lung damage and cancer
Answer
1-B, 2-C, 3-A
Explanation
### The pairs
| Item | Matches | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Nicotine | Addictive and affects the nervous system | The material identifies nicotine with addiction and nervous-system effects. |
| Tar | Contributes to lung-tissue damage and cancer | Tar is linked to damage in lung tissue and cancer risk. |
| Carbon monoxide | Reduces oxygen transport in the blood | Carbon monoxide interferes with the blood's ability to transport oxygen. |
### Terms
- **Nicotine**: An addictive substance in tobacco smoke that affects the nervous system.
- **Tar**: A mixture of smoke substances associated with lung damage and cancer.
- **Carbon monoxide**: A harmful gas that reduces oxygen transport in the blood.
### Remember
Keep the three effects paired with the correct smoke component.
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