Smoking causes tar to accumulate in the alveoli, preventing them from expanding to take in air during inhalation. How would tar accumulation affect lung volume and gas diffusion rates in the lungs?
Increase lung volume and increase gas diffusion rates in the lungs
Reduce lung volume and reduce gas diffusion rates in the lungs
Increase lung volume and reduce gas diffusion rates in the lungs
Reduce lung volume and increase gas diffusion rates in the lungs
Tar in cigarette smoke paralyzes the cilia in the lungs and contributes to lung diseases such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and lung cancer. The concentration of tar in a cigarette determines its rating. does this help???
