Drugs Summary: Tobacco and Nicotine Effects
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What is the addictive chemical present in tobacco?

  • Tar
  • Mucus-releasing cells
  • Carbon monoxide
  • Nicotine (correct)
  • Which gas in cigarette smoke reduces the body's ability to carry oxygen?

  • Carbon dioxide
  • Carbon monoxide (correct)
  • Oxygen
  • Nitrogen
  • Which organ is most affected by increased clotting tendency due to smoking?

  • Heart (correct)
  • Lungs
  • Liver
  • Brain
  • Which part of the body experiences bronchospasm as a side effect of smoking?

    <p>Lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chemical in cigarettes is classified as a carcinogen?

    <p>Tar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why smoking is linked to a higher death rate?

    <p>Increases the risk of serious diseases like lung cancer and bronchitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is passive smoking?

    <p>Inhaling smoke from other people's cigarettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ can be damaged by excessive alcohol consumption over time?

    <p>Kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the effects of cirrhosis, a liver disorder caused by excessive drinking of alcohol?

    <p>Heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is often mistaken for a stimulant due to its effect on inhibition?

    <p>Alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What damaging effect can tobacco have on the body?

    <p>Lung cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do emotional and physical dependence on a substance refer to?

    <p>Physical dependence may result in withdrawal symptoms, while emotional dependence may cause cravings for the substance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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