Alcohol
What is the legal drinking age in Aus
18
What it a stimulant drug
A class of drugs that speed up messages travelling between the brain and body. They can make a person feel more awake, alert, confident or energetic.
What are the three chemicals we looked at in a cigarette
Tar, Nicotine and carbon monoxide
Vaping irritates the tiny air sacs in the lungs called alveoli, reducing your body's efficiency in transporting this essential gas to active muscles during exercise.
Oxygen
In basketball, taking more than two steps with the ball without dribbling, passing, or shooting results in this specific violation.
Travelling
What does BAC stand for
Blood alcohol concentration
What is a depressant drug and what is an example
Substances which reduce arousal and stimulation. They affect the central nervous system by slowing down the messages between the brain and body.
Alcohol (legal)
Cannabis or marijuana (illegal)
GHB (illegal)
What are 2 short term effect of smoking
Reduced lung function and breathing difficulties.
Increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Persistent cough and phlegm production.
Reduced sense of taste and smell.
Irritated throat and airways.
Increased risk of respiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia.
Dizziness and nausea.
Yellowing of teeth and skin.
Bad breath.
Reduced physical fitness and stamina.
Inhaling vape aerosol releases an unnatural spike of this pleasure-signaling neurotransmitter in the brain, which leads directly to chemical dependency and addiction.
Dopamine
Located on the front of your upper arm, this major muscle contracts to pull your forearm toward your shoulder during a chin-up or bicep curl.
Bicep
what are 4 short term effects of drinking
unconsciousness, Unsteady gait, loss of coordination, Disorientation, Nausea, vomiting, Drowsiness, Dehydration & Slower breathing and heart rate
Found in coffee, energy drinks, and tea, this legal and widely consumed substance is classified as a stimulant because it temporarily increases alertness.
caffeine
What are three long term effects of smoking
Lung Damage: chronic bronchitis and emphysema, making it hard to breathe as you get older.
Cancer: lung, throat, mouth, and stomach cancer, which can be life-threatening.
Heart Disease: Smoking damages your heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other heart-related problems.
Premature Aging: wrinkles, dull skin, and other signs of premature aging.
Fertility Issues: Smoking can affect fertility in both men and women, making it harder to conceive and increasing the risk of pregnancy complications.
Under Victorian law and school policies, vaping or smoking within this distance (in meters) of any school entrance or pedestrian gate is strictly prohibited.
4m
In Australian Rules Football (AFL), if a player cleanly catches the ball directly from a kick that has traveled at least 15 meters, the umpire awards them this privilege.
A mark
Alcohol belongs to this major drug classification because it slows down the central nervous system, delaying reaction times and impairing coordination during physical activity.
Depressant
What are 3 effects of cannabis
balance problems
rapid heart rate
red, dry eyes
dry mouth and throat
nausea
memory problems
slower reflexes
anxiety or paranoia
Burning tobacco produces this dark, sticky chemical substance that coats the inside of a smoker's lungs and paralyses the tiny cilia hairs that clean out dirt.
Tar
Nicotine in vapes acts as a stimulant, which causes blood vessels to constrict and results in an immediate increase in these two vital circulatory measurements.
Blood pressure and Heart rate
During high-intensity exercise like a 100-meter sprint, the human body primarily relies on this macronutrient system, stored in muscles as glycogen, for fast energy.
Carbohydrates
While the human body can break down roughly one standard drink per hour, drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short period can lead to this dangerous, life-threatening condition where the brain's control over breathing and heart rate shuts down.
alcohol poisoning
What is a Hallucinogens
Substances which alter a person's perception of reality, mood and cognitive process.
LSD (illegal)
Magic mushrooms (illegal)
Ecstasy (illegal)
Long-term tobacco smoking is the primary cause of this severe, irreversible condition—often abbreviated as COPD—which progressively damages the lung tissue and makes breathing difficult.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Most vapes contain high levels of this highly addictive chemical substance, which is the same main addictive chemical found in traditional tobacco cigarettes.
Nicotine
In Australian Rules Football, if a defending team accidentally or intentionally kicks or handballs the ball directly through their own goal posts, the opposition is awarded this score worth one point. What is this called
A rushed behind