What is an atherosclerosis

a fatty acid deposit in the lining of the artery.

How are Atheroscleroses' formed

Nicotine and carbon monoxide make the lumen of the artery's rough. this caudes LDL's to get trapped and form a plaque deposit that blocks the artery

What is the damaging effect of carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide causes haemoglobin to become carboxyheamoglobin and lowers the oxygen carrying capability of the blood.

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OCR Effects on Smoking notes- Nicotine and carbon monoxide

what does nicotine help cause	Atherosclerosis
What is an atherosclerosis	a fatty acid deposit in the lining of the artery.
what can atherosclerosis' lead to	Heart attacks, Angina, Strokes
How are Atheroscleroses' formed	Nicotine and carbon monoxide make the lumen of the artery's rough. this caudes LDL's to get trapped and form a plaque deposit that blocks the artery
What is the damaging effect of carbon monoxide	Carbon monoxide causes haemoglobin to become carboxyheamoglobin and lowers the oxygen carrying capability of the blood.