the ABCs of Tobacco
Arteriosclerosis

Arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is a major cause of heart attack and stroke. A smoking habit speeds up the pocess of hardening of the arteries. Quitting smoking and adopting a lowfat diet can improve your health.


SPECIMEN 1: Normal Artery - This is the smooth inside surface of a normal blood vessel.


SPECIMEN 2: Hardened Artery - This is the rough inside surface of a diseased artery.


SPECIMEN 3: Arteriosclerosis - This is the inside of an artery partly blocked by cholesterol, a fatty material. Smoking worsens this problem.