Answer:
The system directly affected due to cigarette smoking is respiratory system.
Explanation:
The effects of tobacco smoke on the respiratory system are as follows:
- irritation of the trachea (windpipe) and larynx (voice box)
- decreased lung function and breathing due to imflammation and narrowing of the pulmonary arteries and excessive mucus
- damage to the lung clearance system, leading to the formation of toxic substances, resulting in lung irritation and injury
- increased risk of lung infection and symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath
- permanent damage to the air sacs of the lungs.
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