Chapter 16 Test

Cigarette use in the United States has

decreased since 1960

One way nicotine affects the nervous system is by

mimicking neurotransmitters

What part of the body is most affected by emphysema?

alveoli

Pregnant women who smoke have highers rates of

all of the above (stillbirths, miscarriages, premature bitrth)

Which benefit of quitting tobacco occurs three months after quitting?

Lung function improves

very addictive chemical in tobacco products.

nicotine

gas that replaces oxygen in the blood of smokers

carbon monoxide

white patches in the mouths of some tobacco uses

leukoplakia

smoke that goes from a cigarette directly into the air

sidestream smoke

another name for environmental tobacco smoke

secondhand smoke

Tobacco in cigars usually contains less nicotine than tobacco in cigarettes.

F

Carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke causes paralysis of cillia lining the airways.

F

Most people who don’t smoke as teens never start to smoke.

F

Smokeless tobacco have many of the same dangerous chemicals as tobacco smoke.

T

Secondhand smoke exposure is not linked to sudden heart attacks.

F

Three examples of cancer that are associated with tobacco use besides lung cancer are

oral cancer, esughus, and (stomach, bladder blood, kidney) cancer

The dark, sticky substance that forms when tobacco burns is called

tar

The disorder in which alveoli can no longer function properly is

Emphysma

Friends Positive Influence:

If a teen's friend do not use tobacco, it is less likely that he or she will make the decision to use it.

Friends Negative Influence:

Teens with friends who use tobacco are more likely to also use tobacco

Family Positive Influence

Other family members may be positive role model for you.

Family Negative Influence

Children of smokers are much likely to smoke.

Media Positive Influence

Anti-tobacco programs try to compete with the appealing ad created by tobacco companies.

Media Negative

Tobacco companies spend over $15 billion a year for advertising.

Tobacco Products are classified as

Smoked products and Smokeless Tobacco

Smoked products and Smokeless Tobacco

Nicotine

Smoked products

Cigarettes

Smokeless Tobacco

Chewing Tobacco

Respiratory System

Increases mucus production and Decreases

muscle action in the lungs's airways.

Nervous System

Increases activity level and Mimics neurotransmitters.

Cardiovascular system

Increases heart rate and force of contraction

and increases blood pressure.

Digestive system

Increases saliva production and Decreases the

amount of insulin released from the pancreas.

List the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Headaches, Irritability, Difficulty Sleeping, Inability to Concentrate, and Intense nicotine cravings.

Tar

a. stains, smell, bad breath

b. Brown stains of fingers and teeth

c. Smelly hair and clothes

d. Paralysis of cilia lining the airways.

Carbon Monoxide

a. Once inhaled and absorbed into the
blood, carbon monoxide binds to the
hemoglobin molecules in red blood
cells in place of oxygen.

b. Red blood cells cannot transport as much oxygen as the body cells need.

What is one example of how you can say no to a cigarette or other tobacco product offered to you?

Have a response prepared in advance so that you are not caught off guard.

Cardiovascular Benefits

a. blood pressure decrease

b. Heart rate returns to normal.

c. Circulation improves

Respiratory Benefits

a. The cilia lining the air passages remain normal function

b. Breathing becomes easier as the lungs become free of tar, excess mucus, and other debris.

Psychological Benefits

a. People who quit tobacco use usually feel increased confidence.

b. They feel that they have regained control over their lives rather than allowing the tobacco to control them.

Benefits to Society

a. Pay for healthcare for tobacco-related illnesses

b.Pay for damages and injuries from smoking-related fires.

c. Pay for loss of earnings from disease and early death.

What are some things that a person can do to help cope with withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking?

a. Make a list of the reasons why you quit.

b. Throw away all tobacco products and anything that reminds you of tobacco use.

c. Do little things to change your daily routine.

d. Tell your family and friends that you have quit.

e. Avoid being around people who use tobacco.

f. Put aside the money you save.

g. Exercise or call a friend to take your mind of smoking.

What three serious health problems are associated with long-term use of tobacco?

a. Respiratory diseases

b. Cardiovascular disease

c. Several different form of cancer

Chronic bronchitis cause

a. A gradual loss of lung function.

b. The airways are constantly inflamed.

Emphysema

a. Tobacco smoke damage alveoli tissue.

b.

A disorder in which alveoil in the lung can no longer function properly

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both women and men.

Oral Cancers

Smoking and smokeless tobacco are also associated with oral cancers of the mouth, tongue, and throat.

Other Cancers

Tobacco carcinogens affect many organs in the body.

Rises directly from cigarette

Sidestream smoke

Exhaled from smoker’s lungs

Mainstream smoke

Long-term exposure can cause serious diseases

Secondhand smoke

Some tar and nicotine is trapped

Mainstream smoke

Contains twice as much tar and nicotine

Sidestream smoke

Especially harmful to children

Secondhand smoke

Affect on Developing Baby

a. increases heart rate

b. Stillbirths

c. Premature Birth

Risk to Baby Following Birth

a. Learning difficulties

b. Cerebral palsy

c. Sight Impairment