Chapter 20, Test A - Tobacco

F

True of False? Alcohol is classified as a stimulant because of the way it affects the central nervous system.

T

True or False? (according to the graph) About 78% of teens who use tobacco have friends who use smokeless tobacco.

F

True or False? A depressant is a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs.

T

True or False? Ethanol is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.

F

True or False? The percentage of people in the United States who do not smoke is decreasing.

T

True or False? The white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth caused by smokeless tobacco are called leukoplakia.

A

All of the following are long-term effects of tobacco use except: a. Decreased blood pressure b. Hardened arteries c. Cancer of the lungs d. Emphysema

A

An opiate drug that is used in some prescription cough medicines is: a. codeine b. rohypnol c. morphine d. ketamine

C

Dangers of stimulant drugs include: a. weight gain b. delusions c. addiction d. tremors

B

More than__________ percent of adults started smoking before they were 18 years old. a. 50 b. 80 c. 66 d. 30

mainstream smoke

The smoke exhaled from the lungs of a smoker.

sidestream smoke

The smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar.

the chemical action of yeast on sugars

What is fermentation?

D

Which is NOT a short-term effect of tobacco use? a. The body craves more nicotine b. Taste buds are dulled c. Teeth become yellowed d. Heart rate increases