Chemicals
T/F Many of the chemicals found in e-cigarettes have also been found in cigarette
T/F: Those who start smoking at a young age are likely to become lifelong smokers.
True
T/F: Smoking cigarettes contributes to pollution.
True, cigarette butts are one of the largest sources of litter
What highly addictive ingredient is found in all tobacco products?
Nicotine
________is the term commonly used when talking about the use of E.N.D.S and e-cigarettes.
Vaping
Which part of the body is most affected by nicotine?
The brain-nicotine alters development
Breathing in secondhand smoke can trigger ______ attacks and _________ in children and adults.
When a person tries to quit, they experience a variety of negative consequences and symptoms known as what?
Withdrawals
Name 2 chemicals released when a cigarette is smoked
Tar, nicotine, lead, acetone, carbon monoxide, and ammonia
When a tobacco product is consumed, is the nicotine absorbed through the lungs, through the bloodstream, or through the brain?
Through the bloodstream
What is thirdhand smoke?
Residue from tobacco smoke that sticks to indoor surfaces like walls, windows, furniture, and floors
When a person continues to seek and use drugs, despite negative consequences, we would say they have a(n)________.
Addiction
What does E.N.D.S stand for?
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Name 3 immediate/short term physical effects of smoking.
Smelly hair, less oxygen to the brain, bad skin, smelly breath, stained teeth, more coughs and colds, less oxygen to the lungs, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, stained fingers
E-cigarettes pose an environmental threat because they are considered _____ waste.
Electronic waste/ Hazardous waste
T/F: Teens are not at risk for becoming addicted to nicotine.
False, teens are more susceptible to nicotine addiction than an adult
What are some types of E.N.D.S?
E-cigarettes, e-hookahs, vapes, tank systems, vaporizers, vape pens and mods
Name 3 medium/long term health effects of smoking.
Stroke, blindness, tooth loss, cancer (mouth, throat, lung bladder), heart attack, wrinkled skin emphysema, stomach ulcers, infertility, poor muscle tone.
About how many pounds of cigarette litter are created every year?
1.65 Billion pounds
Name 2 symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Strong cravings for nicotine, anxiety and nervousness, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and depressed mood.