Passive smoking is when someone breathes in the combination of: Smoke exhaled by a smoker + Smoke from the end of a burning cigarette or cigar. This smoke is also referred to as second-hand smoke or environmental tobacco smoke. The Effects of Passive Smoking. The scientific evidence about passive smoking shows us just how dangerous second-hand smoke really is. Here are the facts about passive smoking: Non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke have an increased risk of lung cancer; Non-smokers who live with a smoker are 20-30% more likely to develop lung cancer
The endocrine system is made up of a group of glands that produce the body's long-distance messengers, or hormones. Hormones are chemicals that control body functions, such as metabolism, growth, and sexual development.
The ultimate control of homeostasis is accomplished by the nervous system (for rapid responses such as reflexes to avoid picking up a hot pot off the stove) and the endocrine system (for longer-term responses, such as maintaining the body levels of calcium, etc.).ost multicellular organisms have most of their cells protected from the external environment, having them surrounded by an aqueous internal environment. This internal environment must be maintained in such a state as to allow maximum efficiency. The ultimate control of homeostasis is done by the nervous system.