WorksheetsSmoking and Health Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which part of the respiratory system is first damaged by smoking?
Alveoli
Cilia
Bronchioles
Trachea
Which chemical in cigarettes reduces the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity?
Carbon monoxide
Tar
Nicotine
Sulphur dioxide
Which disease is most closely linked with smoking?
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Osteoporosis
Sickle cell anaemia
Anaemia
Why are smokers more likely to develop coronary heart disease?
Smoking narrows the arteries and increases clot risk
Smoking strengthens the heart
Smoking improves lung capacity
Smoking reduces blood pressure
Which type of cancer is most commonly associated with smoking?
Lung cancer
Breast cancer
Prostate cancer
Bowel cancer
Which is a short-term effect of smoking?
Bad breath and stained teeth
Cirrhosis
Osteoporosis
Alzheimer’s disease
Pregnant women who smoke increase the risk of:
Low birth weight and premature birth
Stronger lung development
Reduced miscarriage risk
Improved immunity
Which is a psychological effect of nicotine dependence?
Anxiety and irritability when not smoking
Increased concentration long-term
Guaranteed self-confidence
Permanent stress reduction
Why might smoking affect social relationships?
Cost of cigarettes, smell, and stigma can cause conflict
Improved social status
Enhanced communication skills
Increased popularity
Which group has the highest smoking rates?
Lower social classes
Social Class I (professional)
University graduates
Teenagers from wealthy families
What is the main addictive substance in tobacco?
Nicotine
Tar
Carbon monoxide
Ammonia
Which physical effect of smoking increases respiratory infections?
Paralysis of cilia in the lungs
Increase in red blood cells
Strengthening of immune cells
Improved lung elasticity
Smoking can shorten life expectancy by up to how many years?
5 years
10 years
15 years
20 years
What is a health risk of passive smoking for children?
Increased risk of asthma
Improved lung function
Decreased risk of infections
Strengthened immune system
Is smoking equally common across all social groups?
True
False
Only in high socio-economic groups
Only in urban areas
What is one immediate benefit of stopping smoking on lung function?
Cilia begin to recover within weeks
Heart rate decreases immediately
Blood pressure normalizes instantly
Weight loss occurs rapidly
What is one physical effect smoking might have on sports performance?
Increased energy levels
Reduced lung capacity
Improved endurance
Enhanced muscle growth
Identify one psychological effect of nicotine withdrawal.
Increased focus
Anxiety
Enhanced mood
Improved memory
What is one social consequence of long-term smoking?
Financial strain
Increased social acceptance
Improved relationships
Enhanced career opportunities
