The Impact of Nicotine
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance, which means it is....(what)?
Difficult to stop using.
on average long term smokers die ( - ) years earlier than people who don't smoke.
13-15
where do vaping companies sell and make money from?
social media campaigns
Different dimensions of Health are what?
interconnected
who has increased risk of SIDS?
Babies and children exposed to secondhand smoke during pregnancy.
Nicotine's presence triggers the release of the hormone..
Adrenaline
which chemical found is cigarette smoke is also found in manufactured paint?
toluene
what does GRAS stand for?
generally recognized as safe
which sport is tobacco mostly associated with?
baseball
what have states passed?
laws banning smoking in public areas.
the nervous system consist of the...
brain, spinal cord and nerves.
Cancerous cells grow rapidly and form a mass of cells, this mass is called a what?
tumor
all forms of smokeless tobacco contain what 2 things?
nicotine and carcinogens
People who use nicotine are more likely to engage in what?
other risky behaviors such as sexual activity and illegal drug use.
what remains on nearby surfaces and are difficult to clean?
the particles and gases left over from cigs and vaping
Your immune system includes organs, tissues and cells that defend against what?
disease causing bacteria, parasites and viruses.
what is the hair like projections that effectively clears the lungs of foreign particles called?
cilia
Chewing tobacco involves putting wads or (blanks) of tobacco leaves in between cheeks and gums.
plugs
Lying and theft can cause what?
long term trust issues in a relationship and the community.
what remains behind even after the smell fades?
particles
what is the leading cause of death in the United States of America?
Cardiovascular disease
what is an alveoli?
sacs of air
people who use smokeless tobacco are less likely to develop what?
lung diseases
what do some states do to teens who illegally buy or possess tobacco products.
suspend driving privileges.
what do people who smoke or vape not realize?
that they are harming those around them