Nicotine Toxicity and Metabolism

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What is the estimated number of deaths caused by tobacco use per year?

  • 5-6 million (correct)
  • 8-10 million
  • 2-3 million
  • 10-15 million

At what age do most people start smoking?

  • Old age
  • Adolescence (correct)
  • Middle age
  • Adulthood

What percentage of smokers attempt to quit each year?

  • 30-35%
  • 50-55%
  • 40-45% (correct)
  • 20-25%

What is the approximate lethal dose of nicotine in adult humans?

<p>60-70 mg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many milligrams of nicotine are absorbed when smoking a cigarette?

<p>1-3 mg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for nicotine to reach the brain when inhaled through cigarette smoke?

<p>7 seconds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are there few pure nicotine abusers?

<p>Because nicotine is a potent poison (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical pattern of cigarette smoking?

<p>One puff every 30-60 seconds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of deaths caused by tobacco use in the 21st century?

<p>1 billion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of smokers say they would like to quit?

<p>70-75% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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