Front | Describe how the components of tobacco smoke can affect the cardiovascular system of smokers. |
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Back | CO binds to haemoglobin so effects O2 carrying ability of blood, and nicotine inc stickiness of platelets (more chance of thrombus), also describe athersclerosis (IHD) |
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