Effects of Nicotine
Once nicotine has entered the bloodstream, it takes 8-10 seconds for it to affect the normal function of which organ?
Hint: the organ in question acts like a control center for the body.
The Brain
Tobacco smoke is the leading cause of this type of cancer.
Lung
Which tobacco product's smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer?
Cigarette
What noisy effect of smoking is produced as the body attempts of clear toxins from the lungs?
Hacking Cough
This addictive drug in tobacco products can interfere with or stunt the development of the teenage brain
Nicotine
This condition starts with just one use of any product containing nicotine. It causes users to crave the product despite the harmful effects of its use.
Addiction
Smoking is the leading cause of this disease that damages the lung tissue and reduces the amount of oxygen that reaches the bloodstream.
Emphysema
The nicotine inside the cartridges of this device is addictive. When people stop using it, they experience withdrawal symptoms.
Electronic Nicotine Delivery System
These effects of tobacco use reduce the enjoyment of eating food.
Reduced sense of smell and taste
5 out of 6 high school seniors choose to live this way daily.
Nicotine Free
Nicotine causes a narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of the skin, restricting blood flow. The reduction in blood flow creates these fine lines on the face.
Wrinkles
The use of smokeless tobacco products can lead to this disease affecting the mouth, tongue, cheeks, gums and lips.
Oral Cancer
Mouth and throat cancer, leukoplakia, gum and tooth disease, and discolored teeth are just some of the effects of using which tobacco products?
Smokeless Tobacco Products (Chewing Tobacco)
When smoke is inhaled or tobacco is placed in the mouth, nicotine and tar settle into the oral cavity and are absorbed through microscopic openings in tooth enamel, causing what effect?
Stained Teeth
Exposure to which by product of tobacco use can cause tobacco-related diseases in non-smokers.
Secondhand Smoke
The presence of nicotine in the body increases the heart rate and blood pressure, restricting blood flow the the heart and creating a build up of arterial plaque that leads to this disease
Heart Disease
How do the high levels of tar and other chemicals in tobacco smoke affect the body's ability to fight off infections?
Weaken the Immune System
The Charcoal used to heat the tobacco in this device produces smoke that contains high levels of carbon monoxide, metals, and cancer-causing chemicals.
Hookah
Smoking tobacco products causes users to become winded even during routine activity because of this effect.
Shortness of Breath
Every cigarette smoked reduces the life expectancy of the smoker by how much time?
11 minutes
The nicotine addicted body experiences what effect when it adjusts to a lack of nicotine?
Hint: Signs of this effect include irritability, restlessness, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating
Withdrawal
Nicotine thickens the blood making it more likely to clot raising blood pressure, and the carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke reduces the amount of oxygen the blood can carry to the brain. These two effects create a greater risk for which health problem?
Stroke
The smoke from this tobacco product is more concentrated and toxic than smoke from a cigarette.
Cigar
Tobacco use produces residues that build up on the teeth, gums, and tongue, creating this effect that may cause other people to step away from the smoker.
Bad Breath
The use of cigarettes and other smoking devices is the number one cause of this type of death in the United States.
Fire Related Deaths