Ch. 21 - Tobacco

Tiny air sacs in the lungs are destroyed, making breathing extremely difficult, is the disease called

• emphysema.

• coronary heart disease.

• chronic bronchitis.

• lung cancer.

When carbon monoxide is present in the blood, the body's tissues and cells are deprived of

• hemoglobin.

• carcinogens.

• iron.

• oxygen.

Nicotine contributes to plaque buildup in blood vessels, increasing the chance of

• lung cancer.

• diabetes.

• arteriosclerosis.

• oral cancer.

Nicotine gum is an over-the-counter product that is used as a nicotine

• deactivator.

• substitute.

• enhancer.

• antitoxin.

Tar contained in tobacco smoke is harmful to the lungs because it

• clogs the blood vessels.

• is a stimulant.

• paralyzes cilia.

• is addictive.

A social consequence of smoking is

• a higher chance of stroke.

• decreased cardiorespiratory endurance.

• paying a fine for providing tobacco to minors.

• being excluded by nonsmokers.

People who use smokeless tobacco

• have fewer health risks than smokers.

• can become addicted to nicotine.

• do not get tobacco-related cancers.

• can quit more easily than smokers.

When quitting smoking, stress-management techniques can

• prevent diseases in the lungs.

• reduce peer pressure.

• help ease people through the withdrawal process.

• be a nicotine substitute.

Nicotine causes addiction and

• acts as a stimulant.

• is a carcinogen.

• competes with oxygen.

• destroys cilia.

Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of smoking while pregnant?

• premature delivery

• deformities

• stillbirth

• high birth weight