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Smoking and Health Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which part of the respiratory system is first damaged by smoking?

a)

Alveoli

b)

Cilia

c)

Bronchioles

d)

Trachea

2.

Which chemical in cigarettes reduces the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity?

a)

Carbon monoxide

b)

Tar

c)

Nicotine

d)

Sulphur dioxide

3.

Which disease is most closely linked with smoking?

a)

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Sickle cell anaemia

d)

Anaemia

4.

Why are smokers more likely to develop coronary heart disease?

a)

Smoking narrows the arteries and increases clot risk

b)

Smoking strengthens the heart

c)

Smoking improves lung capacity

d)

Smoking reduces blood pressure

5.

Which type of cancer is most commonly associated with smoking?

a)

Lung cancer

b)

Breast cancer

c)

Prostate cancer

d)

Bowel cancer

6.

Which is a short-term effect of smoking?

a)

Bad breath and stained teeth

b)

Cirrhosis

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Alzheimer’s disease

7.

Pregnant women who smoke increase the risk of:

a)

Low birth weight and premature birth

b)

Stronger lung development

c)

Reduced miscarriage risk

d)

Improved immunity

8.

Which is a psychological effect of nicotine dependence?

a)

Anxiety and irritability when not smoking

b)

Increased concentration long-term

c)

Guaranteed self-confidence

d)

Permanent stress reduction

9.

Why might smoking affect social relationships?

a)

Cost of cigarettes, smell, and stigma can cause conflict

b)

Improved social status

c)

Enhanced communication skills

d)

Increased popularity

10.

Which group has the highest smoking rates?

a)

Lower social classes

b)

Social Class I (professional)

c)

University graduates

d)

Teenagers from wealthy families

11.

What is the main addictive substance in tobacco?

a)

Nicotine

b)

Tar

c)

Carbon monoxide

d)

Ammonia

12.

Which physical effect of smoking increases respiratory infections?

a)

Paralysis of cilia in the lungs

b)

Increase in red blood cells

c)

Strengthening of immune cells

d)

Improved lung elasticity

13.

Smoking can shorten life expectancy by up to how many years?

a)

5 years

b)

10 years

c)

15 years

d)

20 years

14.

What is a health risk of passive smoking for children?

a)

Increased risk of asthma

b)

Improved lung function

c)

Decreased risk of infections

d)

Strengthened immune system

15.

Is smoking equally common across all social groups?

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only in high socio-economic groups

d)

Only in urban areas

16.

What is one immediate benefit of stopping smoking on lung function?

a)

Cilia begin to recover within weeks

b)

Heart rate decreases immediately

c)

Blood pressure normalizes instantly

d)

Weight loss occurs rapidly

17.

What is one physical effect smoking might have on sports performance?

a)

Increased energy levels

b)

Reduced lung capacity

c)

Improved endurance

d)

Enhanced muscle growth

18.

Identify one psychological effect of nicotine withdrawal.

a)

Increased focus

b)

Anxiety

c)

Enhanced mood

d)

Improved memory

19.

What is one social consequence of long-term smoking?

a)

Financial strain

b)

Increased social acceptance

c)

Improved relationships

d)

Enhanced career opportunities