Nicotine
Vapor or Aerosol?
What's Inside a Vape
Flavors & Industry Tactics
Effects on the Body
100

What drug category is nicotine classified as?

Stimulant
100

True or false: Vapes produce only harmless water vapor

False, vaping produces a mix of harmful chemical

100

What is one main ingredient commonly found in e-cigarettes?

nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin, or flavorings.

100

Why do you think flavors are added to e-cigarettes?

to make them more appealing, especially to youth.

100

Named one body system harmed by vaping.

lungs, heart, or immune system.

200

Where is nicotine commonly found?

Tabacco and vaping products

200

What is the correct term for what comes out of a vape?

Aerosol

200

Which metal found in vapes is also found in cheap jewelry?

Nickel
200

What does menthol do to nicotine absorption?

it slows nicotine metabolism, keeping nicotine in the body longer. increasing toxicity.

200

What happens to the air sacs in the lungs from vaping?

inflammation and damage.

300

What happens in the brain when nicotine levels drop?

Brain craving nicotine to relieve stress and anxiety (Withdrawal)

300

Name one harmful thing found in vape Aerosol.

heavy metals, cancer-causing chemicals, ultrafine particles etc.

300

Which vape ingredient is also used in paint thinner?

Toluene

300

How does menthol affect the lungs when vaping or smoking?

It reduces irritation, allowing deeper inhalation.

300

How can vaping affect the heart?

increased risk of blood clots and stiff blood vessels.

400

How does affect brain chemistry?

stimulating pleasure centers and changing normal brain function.

400

True or false: can the Aerosol from vaping cause harm to people nearby?

True, the chemicals in the aerosol can be breathed in by those around

400

Why is it risky that so many chemicals are in vape aerosol?

many chemicals haven't been proven safe to inhale.

400

What effect do some flavors have on the immune system?

They weaken respiratory immune defenses.

400

What happens to health risks after quitting vaping or smoking?

risk goes down immediately and continues to improve.

500

Why are teens especially vulnerable to nicotine addiction?

Their brains are still developing and adapt more quickly to addiction.
500

How does vape aerosol affect indoor spaces over time?

chemicals can settle on surfaces and remain as thirdhand exposure.

500

What makes it hard to know exactly what's in some e-cigarettes?

poor regulation and illegal or untested products?

500

Why is flavoring considered an industry manipulation tactic?

it disguises harm and increases addiction, especially in teens.

500

What are the physical signs of nicotine poisoning?

Feeling dizzy, nauseous, shaky, or having a fast heartbeat