Nicotine
Nearly 90 percent of adults started smoking when they were a. babies. c. in their 20s. b. teens. d. retired.
B
Which is NOT a short-term effect of tobacco use? a. The body craves more nicotine. c. Teeth become yellowed. b. Taste buds are dulled. d. Heart rate decreases.
D
the process that occurs in the body when nicotine is no longer used
nicotine withdrawal
the addictive drug found in tobacco leaves
Nicotine
T/F A product that delivers small amounts of nicotine into a user’s system when the user is trying to quit is called a(n) nicotine stimulant.
F Nicotine Substitute
Children of smokers are more likely to have a. an early growth spurt. b. a resistance to the effects of second-hand smoke. c. tooth decay. d. a higher incidence of sore throats and ear infections
D
a thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns
Tar
T/F A(n) depressant is a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs.
F. Stimulant
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, the only way to fully protect people from ETS is to 20 a. ban smoking in public places. c. prohibit smokers from getting pregnant. b. require filters on cigarettes. d. allow smoking in private workplaces.
A
T/F Emphysema can develop when the cilia in the bronchi are destroyed and extra mucus cannot be expelled.
the smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker
mainstream smoke
Which is a strategy that can be tried by people who want to quit tobacco use? a. Discourage support from family and friends. b. Avoid professional health services. c. Prepare for the quit day. d. Keep habits and routines associated with smoking.
C
Which is NOT a health problem that can be caused by long-term use of tobacco? a. Chronic bronchitis c. Lung cancer b. Low blood pressure d. Gum recession
the smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar
sidestream smoke
The white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth caused by smokeless tobacco are called....
Leukoplakia
a course that provides information and help to people who want to stop using tobacco
Tobacco cessation program
What are the short-term and long-term effects that smoking tobacco has on the respiratory system?
Sample answer: A short‐term effect that smoking tobacco has on the respiratory system is making breathing during physical activity more difficult. The long‐term effects include coughing, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and lung cancer.
What are the health risks to the fetus when a pregnant woman smokes?
Sample answer: Smoking during pregnancy can seriously harm the developing fetus. It increases the risk of impaired fetal growth, spontaneous abortion and prenatal death, premature delivery, low birth weight, deformities, and stillbirths.
Why is quitting tobacco use so difficult for many people to do? How can a nicotine substitute help in the process?
Sample answer: Quitting tobacco is difficult because the nicotine in tobacco leaves is an addictive substance. When breaking a nicotine addiction, it is common to have symptoms of withdrawal, which can include irritability, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and cravings for tobacco. Using nicotine substitutes can help because a nicotine substitute delivers small amounts of nicotine into the user’s system while the user is trying to give up the habit.
If you are in a room with someone who’s smoking, which will do you more harm, the mainstream smoke or the sidestream smoke? Explain the difference between the two and why one is more harmful than the other.
Sample answer: Mainstream smoke is the smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker, while sidestream smoke is the smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar. Sidestream smoke is more harmful because it has higher concentrations of carcinogens, nicotine, and tar.