Tobacco I

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The addictive drug found in tobacco is

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nicotine

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A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system is classified as a

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stimulant

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Cancer causing agents are called

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carcinogens

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A thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns is called

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tar

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Thickened, white, leathery spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer are called

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leukoplakia

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A substance that causes physiological or psychological dependence is called a(n)

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addictive drug

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What is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas found in cigarette smoke?

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carbon monoxide

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Which is NOT a long term effect of tobacco use? Options: stroke, emphysema, decreased blood pressure, hardened arteries

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decreased blood pressure

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Which is illegal in all states? Options: smoking more than one pack of cigarettes a day, loss of productive time due to tobacco-related illness, exclusion of tobacco users from social gatherings, selling tobacco products to persons under 21

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selling tobacco products to persons under 21

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All of these factors contribute to reduced teen tobacco use except: family values, no smoking policies, positive peer pressure.

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low cost of tobacco