Caffeine and Tobacco Effects

Questions and Answers

What kind of a drug is caffeine?

Depressant

Narcotic

Hallucinogen

Stimulant (correct)

Name 2 effects of a stimulant on the body.

Speed up messages sent through the body and intense feelings of happiness.

Name 2 harmful chemicals found in tobacco from secondhand smoke (besides nicotine).

Lead and arsenic.

List three negative almost immediate effects of the use of tobacco.

Coughing, eye irritation, and bad breath. Signup and view all the answers

What techniques do tobacco companies use to encourage smoking?

Make the people using it look happy, use bright fun colors, and say it makes you feel good. Signup and view all the answers

What is the number one preventable cause of death among humans?

Smoking. Signup and view all the answers

Name 2 effects of chewing tobacco.

Bad breath and black teeth/increased decaying of teeth. Signup and view all the answers

What is leukoplakia?

Thickened, white patches inside the mouth. Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when the use of so much drug causes coma or death?

Overdosing. Signup and view all the answers

Secondhand smoke comes from what two sources?

The lighted cigarette and exhaled smoke from the person smoking. Signup and view all the answers

How many cigarettes does one can of chewing tobacco equal in terms of nicotine?

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Name 4 ways drugs can be taken.

Smoking, chewing, swallowing pills, and snorting. Signup and view all the answers

If you don't smoke by this age, you most likely won't start?

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Why are meth labs environmentally dangerous?

They emit smoke with tons of invisible chemicals into the air. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of drug is alcohol?

Depressant Signup and view all the answers

Name 2 effects that a depressant has on your body.

Makes you numb and feel really chill. Signup and view all the answers

True or False: Black coffee, fresh air, exercise, and cold showers help one become sober.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is an over-the-counter drug?

Something anyone can get without needing a doctor to prescribe it. Signup and view all the answers

What is a prescription drug?

A drug that can be obtained only with a written order from a doctor and can be purchased only at a pharmacy. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of drug is nicotine?

Stimulant. Signup and view all the answers

What is a carcinogen?

Cancer causing agent. Signup and view all the answers

What are cilia?

Tiny hair-like projections used to move a cell or to move things past a cell. Signup and view all the answers

True or False: If I stop smoking, the cilia will grow back and continue.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Caffeine and Stimulants

Caffeine is classified as a stimulant.
Stimulants accelerate the transmission of messages in the body and induce intense feelings of happiness.

Tobacco and Its Effects

Harmful chemicals in tobacco, aside from nicotine, include lead and arsenic.
Immediate negative effects of tobacco use:
- Coughing
- Eye irritation
- Bad breath
Tobacco companies use tactics that associate smoking with happiness and excitement to attract users.

Health Risks Associated with Smoking

Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death globally.
Chewing tobacco leads to:
- Bad breath
- Blackened teeth and increased tooth decay.

Oral Health and Drug Overdose

Leukoplakia refers to thickened white patches in the mouth, often linked to tobacco use.
Overdosing is defined as the excessive use of a drug that can result in coma or death.

Secondhand Smoke and Smoking Statistics

Secondhand smoke originates from two main sources:
- Smoke emitted from a lit cigarette
- Exhaled smoke from the smoker
One can of chewing tobacco is equivalent to the nicotine in approximately 80 cigarettes.

Methods of Drug Administration

Drugs can be consumed in various forms including:
- Smoking
- Chewing
- Swallowing pills
- Snorting
Most individuals who do not smoke by the age of 19 are unlikely to start.

Environmental and Substance Classifications

Meth labs pose environmental dangers by releasing harmful chemicals into the air.
Alcohol is categorized as a depressant, which numbs and relaxes the body.

Misconceptions About Sobriety

It is false that black coffee, fresh air, exercise, and cold showers effectively aid in becoming sober.

Drug Classifications

Over-the-counter drugs can be purchased without a doctor’s prescription.
Prescription drugs require a written order from a doctor and can only be acquired at a pharmacy.
Nicotine is also classified as a stimulant.

Carcinogens and Cellular Structure

A carcinogen is defined as a substance that causes cancer.
Cilia are tiny hair-like structures that move cells or propel substances past cells.

Smoking Cessation

If an individual stops smoking, the cilia in their respiratory system may eventually regenerate and regain function.

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Description

This quiz explores the effects of caffeine and tobacco on health. It covers the classification of caffeine as a stimulant, the harmful substances in tobacco, and the health risks associated with smoking. Additionally, it discusses secondhand smoke and other oral health concerns related to tobacco use.