Quick Answer:The Effects of Smoking Model is a 'Smoking Man' demonstrator: smoke from a cigarette placed in his mouth is drawn into his 'lungs' with the included syringe pump, and the lungs start to darken after a few puffs.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Graphically demonstrates the impact of smoking on the lungs.
Syringe pump included to draw smoke into the model's lungs.
The lungs start to darken after only a few puffs.
Teacher and student guides with background information on the dangers of smoking.
Scenarios for testing different cigarette brands for tar content under various conditions.
Cigarettes are not supplied.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Included
Syringe pump, teacher guide, student guide
Not included
Cigarettes
How It Is Used
The teacher fits a cigarette into the mouth of the 'Smoking Man' and works the syringe pump to pull smoke into his lungs, so students can watch the lungs discolour. The guides then lead comparisons of tar content between brands and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are cigarettes supplied with the Effects of Smoking Model?
No. The user provides the cigarette; the model comes with a syringe pump and teacher and student guides.