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What year were electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) invented?
What year were electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) invented?
Which component is NOT part of an e-cigarette?
Which component is NOT part of an e-cigarette?
How do e-cigarettes affect the brain?
How do e-cigarettes affect the brain?
What risk is associated with e-cigarettes heating chemical solvents?
What risk is associated with e-cigarettes heating chemical solvents?
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What is a concerning marketing strategy of e-cigarettes for attracting young users?
What is a concerning marketing strategy of e-cigarettes for attracting young users?
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Study Notes
- Smoking has been around for over 7,000 years, with cigarettes becoming popular in the 1800s after mass production machines were developed.
- Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were invented in China in 2003 and have since gained popularity globally, vaporizing flavored liquid containing nicotine.
- E-cigarettes consist of a power source, atomizer, e-liquid with flavors and nicotine, and a cartridge or tank to hold the liquid.
- Nicotine in e-cigarettes is addictive, affecting the brain by releasing dopamine and having stimulant effects, similar to traditional cigarettes.
- E-cigarettes have potential risks like containing chemical solvents that can turn into carcinogens when heated, flavors with harmful substances, exploding lithium batteries, and being marketed with appealing flavors to attract young users.
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Description
Explore the history and components of e-cigarettes, from their invention in China in 2003 to their global popularity today. Learn about the power source, atomizer, e-liquid, and potential risks associated with e-cigarettes.
