Studied by 3 peopleCigarette 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
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