Smoking and the Risk of Disease Quiz P128

What is one of the main learning objectives after studying the topic "Smoking and the risk of disease"?

• To understand how smoking affects the risk of developing cardiovascular disease

• To learn how to grow tobacco plants

• To understand the history of smoking

• To learn about the benefits of smoking

How many different chemicals are produced when a cigarette is burned?

• Around 4000

• Around 100

• Around 50

• Around 10,000

Which substance in tobacco smoke is responsible for producing a sensation of calm and well-being?

• Nicotine

• Carbon monoxide

• Oxygen

• Tar

What is the main danger of carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke?

• It takes up some of the oxygen-carrying capacity of your blood

• It makes cigarettes taste better

• It helps the body absorb more nicotine

• It increases the amount of oxygen in the blood

What percentage of the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity can be taken up by carbon monoxide after smoking a cigarette?

• Up to 10%

• Up to 1%

• Up to 50%

• Up to 25%

Why do many smokers get more breathless when they exercise compared to non-smokers?

• Because carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen carried in the blood

• Because they have stronger lungs

• Because they exercise more often

• Because nicotine increases heart rate

What is a particular risk for pregnant women who smoke?

• Oxygen shortage for the developing fetus

• Increased appetite

• Better sleep

• Improved memory

What can smoking during pregnancy lead to in babies?

• Premature births and low birthweight

• Increased intelligence

• Stronger immune system

• Faster growth

Scientists estimate that what percentage of stillbirths in the UK are due to mothers smoking during pregnancy?

• 20%

• 5%

• 50%

• 1%

According to the graph, which group has the highest percentage of stillbirths?

• Smokers of 10 or more cigarettes a day

• Non-smokers

• Smokers of 1-9 cigarettes a day

• All smokers