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The addictive drug found in tobacco is
tar
nicotine
leukoplakia
carcinorgen
A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system is classified as a
depressant
opiate
hallucinagen
stimulant
Cancer causing agents are called
carcinogens
depressants
stimulants
A thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns is called
carbon monoxide
tar
leukoplakia
ETS
Thickened, white, leathery spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer are called
leukoplakia
tar
fever blister
ulcer
A substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence is called a(n)
toxic drug
addictive drug
prescription drug
over-the-counter drug
What is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas found in cigarette smoke?
carbon monoxide
nitrogen oxide
carbon dioxide
magnesium oxide
Which is NOT a short term effect of tobacco use?
The body craves more of the drug nicotine
Breathing during exercise becomes more difficult
The tobacco user begins to crave food
Uses have yellowed teeth and smelly hair
Which is NOT a long term effect of tobacco use?
stroke
emphysema
decreased blood pressure
hardened arteries
Which is illegal in all states?
smoking more than one pack of cigarettes a day
loss of prodcuctive time due to tobacco-related illness
exclusion of tobacco users from social gatherings
selling tobacco products to persons under 18
All of these factors contribute to reduced teen tobacco use except
family values
low cost of tobacco
no smoking policies
positive peer pressure
Which is NOT a strategy for someone who wants to quit tobacco?
access professional health services
maintain current daily behavior
prepare for a quit day
engage in healthful behaviors
Mainstream smoke is
smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar
smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker
smoke from the burning of smokeless tobacco
smoke exhaled from the nonsmoker
Children of smokers are more likely to have
an early growth spurt
a resistance to the effects of second-hand smoke
tooth decay
a higher incidence of sore throats and ear infections
Nearly 90 percent of adults started smoking when they were
babies
teens
in the 20s
retired
All of the following strategies can help people who want to quit tobacco except
replacing tobacco use with healthier activities
changing daily behavior
preparing for difficult situations
avoiding professional health services
Smoking may lead to weight gain because it increases the body's capacity for physical activity.
True
False
Whey you avoid tobacco, you reduce you risk of lung cancer
True
False
Most people who stop using tobacco experience symptoms of nicotine substitution
True
False
People who are trying to quit tobacco use should not tell friends and family about their plans to quit.
True
False
Another name for environmental tobacco smoke is called second-hand smoke
True
False
Smoke from the burning end of a cigarette is called endstream smoke.
True
False
Young children are particularly sensitive to ETS.
True
False
A depressant is a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system.
True
False
The number of people in the US who do not smoke has decreased.
True
False
Vaping is a safe alternative to smoking.
True
False
Vaping can lead to nicotine addiction.
True
False
People who vape are increasing their risk for lung disease.
True
False
Vape juices can contain other harmful drugs such as THC.
True
False
Smokeless tobacco is a safe alternative to using cigarettes.
True
False
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