Vocabulary 1
Health Risks
Vocabulary 2
Living Tobacco Free
A Smoke-Free Environment
100
the addictive drug found in tobacco leaves is called ________
nicotine
100
When tobacco burns, it produces a thick, sticky, dark fluid known as ___________
tar
100
tobacco that is sniffed through the nose, held in the mouth, or chewed is ________
smokeless tobacco
100
A _________ can be used to deliver small amounts of nicotine to the body while a user is trying to quit tobacco.
nicotine substitute
100
Double Jeopardy
What is the name of the former member of "The Beatles" who was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
200
A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system is a __________
stimulant
200
What physical responses are caused by nicotine? (3 things)
increased heart rate, physiological addiction, higher blood pressure
200
The process that occurs in the body when nicotine is no longer used is ______
nicotine withdrawal
200
Why do people who are trying to quit tobacco experience physical symptoms such as irritability and anxiety?
nicotine withdrawal
200
What is another word for environmental tobacco smoke?
Secondhand smoke
300
A substance that causes physical or psychological dependence is a(n) __________
Addictive Drug
300
how does tobacco harm the cardiovascular system?
increased heart rate, hardened arteries, increased risk of heart attack
300
the smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker is ________
mainstream smoke
300
What are some reasons tobacco use among teens is on a downward trend? (2 things)
anti-tobacco messages, high-cost, no smoking policies, etc.
300
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, what is the ONLY way to protect people from the damaging health effects of ETS?
Prohibiting smoking in public places
400
a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas
carbon monoxide
400
what is the difference between mainstream and sidestream smoke?
mainstream smoke is the smoke exhaled by a smoker. sidestream smoke is the smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar.
400
the smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar is called _________
sidestream smoke
400
What percentage of lung cancer deaths are caused from smoking?
nearly 90%
400
What are some conditions ETS can cause?
Headache, lung cancer, sudden infant death syndrome.
500
thickened white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth are signs of _________
leukoplakia
500
Leukoplakia can develop into what condition?
Oral Cancer
500
What does a Tobacco Cessation Program do?
provides information and help to people who what to stop using tobacco
500
What are some influences that can causes teens to start tobacco use? (2 things)
media, peer pressure, etc.
500
When did nearly 90% of adult smokers start?
in their teen's
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