Study Guide for Ch. 16 Test
Study Guide for Ch. 16 test
FACTS:
1.Nicotineis an extremely addictive chemical in tobacco products.
2.Tar is a dark, sticky substance that forms when tobacco burns.
3.Carcinogen is a substance that is known to cause cancer.
4.Stimulant is a type of drug that increases the activity of the nervous system.
5.Emphysema is a disorder in which damaged air sacs in the lungs can no longer take in adequate oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
6.Sidestream smoke is smoke that goes directly into the air from a burning tobacco product.
7.Mainstream smoke is smoke that is exhaled from a smoker’s lungs.
8.Chronic bronchitis is a condition in which the bronchi in the lungs are constantly swollen and clogged with mucus.
9.Leukoplakiaare white patches on the tongue or lining of the mouth that may become cancerous.
10.Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, colorless, odorless gas produced when substances are burned.
11.Kreteksis a tobacco product that contains clove, which alters the products flavor and numbs the lungs.
12.Alveoli are the tiny air sacs in the lungs that are punctured when someone has a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream.
13.“Cold Turkey”, gradually reducing the nicotine, and nicotine substitutes are used as methods to quit the use of tobacco.
14.Cilia are the hair-like projections that get paralyzed by the tobacco smoke, allowing the mucus to accumulate.
15.The effect nicotine has on the nervous system isit mimics neurotransmitters, whereby increasing its activity level.
Part III: True/False. If you mark the answer as “FALSE”, indicate your reasoning WHY you marked it as such.
16.______Most people who become addicted to tobacco starting using it at a young age.
17.______Carbon monoxide is dangerous because of its effect on the immune system. Specifically, it binds to white blood cells, resulting in the body being unable to attack germs.
18.______Smokeless tobacco contains thesame amount of nicotine as cigarettes and cigars.
19.______The reason why tobacco products cause cancer is because they contain several different carcinogens, or cancer causing agents.
20.______Tobacco products force the cardiovascular system to work harder to deliver oxygen throughout the body.
Part IV: Short Answer
- Explain the difference between mainstream smoke and sidestream smoke.
- Explain why a woman using tobacco is so dangerous when she is pregnant.
(Give three reasons)
Part III: True/False. If you mark the answer as “FALSE”, indicate your reasoning WHY you marked it as such.
16._______TRUE___ Most people who become addicted to tobacco starting using it at a young age.
17.___False—Red Blood cells______ Carbon monoxide is dangerous because of its effect on the immune system. Specifically, it binds to white blood cells, resulting in the body being unable to attack germs.
18.___False- a greater ______ Smokeless tobacco contains thesame amount of nicotine as cigarettes and cigars.
19.______TRUE______ The reason why tobacco products cause cancer is because they contain several different carcinogens, or cancer causing agents.
20.______TRUE______ Tobacco products force the cardiovascular system to work harder to deliver oxygen throughout the body.
Part IV: Short Answer
- Explain the difference between mainstream smoke and sidestream smoke.
Mainstream smoke is smoke that is exhaled from the smoker and sidestream smoke is smoke that is burned off a tobacco product as it sits in an ashtray or is held by the smoker. Both contribute to secondhand smoke.
2.Explain why a woman using tobacco is so dangerous when she is pregnant.
(Give three reasons)
These things could happen:
- Lower birth weight – risk that could cause
- Cerebral palsy
- Sight impairment
- Hearing problems
- Learning difficulties
- Higher rate of miscarriages
- Higher rate of premature deaths