Respiratory System Basics
This organ helps you breathe by taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide.
What are the lungs?
True or False: Vaping is completely safe for your lungs.
False!
This term describes when your body becomes used to a drug and you need more of it to get the same effect.
What is tolerance?
Making a choice that protects your body and mind is called making a __ decision.
What is healthy (or smart)?
This dome-shaped muscle helps move air in and out of your lungs.
What is the diaphragm?
This addictive chemical is found in most vapes and is also in cigarettes.
What is nicotine?
Teens who vape are more likely to experience this mood disorder linked to brain chemistry changes.
What is depression or anxiety?
When friends pressure you to try vaping, saying “no” with confidence is an example of this skill.
What is refusal (or assertiveness)?
This tube connects your throat to your lungs and is also called the windpipe.
What is the trachea?
Nicotine exposure during adolescence can change the way this organ develops, affecting learning, memory, and attention.
What is the brain?
Vaping regularly can reduce your lung function, making it harder to do this physical activity.
What is exercising (sports, running, etc.)?
Writing down reasons why you don’t want to vape is an example of this strategy to stay committed to your goals.
What is self-reflection (or goal-setting)?
These tiny air sacs in the lungs are where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
What are alveoli?
Long-term exposure to vape chemicals can lead to chronic conditions such as this disease that causes permanent damage to lung airways.
What is chronic bronchitis/COPD?
This federal agency regulates tobacco and vape products in the U.S.
What is the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)?
Finding friends or adults who support your choice not to vape is part of building this type of social skill.
What is a support system?
The respiratory and circulatory systems work together by delivering oxygen to this part of the cell, where energy is made.
What are the mitochondria?
This system in your body, which includes your heart and blood vessels, can be negatively affected by nicotine, increasing the risk of heart disease.
What is the circulatory system?
Long-term use of vaping products can increase your risk for this common condition that makes your chest feel tight and causes frequent coughing.
What is bronchitis?
This type of thinking helps you weigh risks and benefits before making a decision.
What is critical thinking?