Health Chapter 9 Tobacco

Immune System

Smokers are at greater risk of becoming ill from germs that cause colds and the flue due to a weakened _____.

True

Tobacco smoke contains over 70 carcinogens.

Withdrawal

unpleasant symptoms associated with an attempt to stop using substance.

Substance Abuse

use of a drug or intention misuse of prescription medication, that can cause harmful, dangerous effects.

Cancer of the larynx

A laryngectomy is performed on people often smokers, who have____.

False

A psychological dependence occurs when the body relies on having a certain amount of substance to function "normally"

Oxygen

Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke interferes with the ability of blood cells to carry ____.

Asthma attack

In some people, inhaling cigarette smoke can irritate the lining of the airways and trigger a(n)

Higher

Smokers have ______ rates of cancer than nonsmokers.

True

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

True

Substance abuse begins with experimentation

nicotine

THE FDA opposes the use of electronic cigarettes by teenagers because they can cause addition to ____.

False

Tolerance develops when the body needs less and less of a substance to experience the effects it felt when a greater amount was used.

Cardiovascular System

Which body system includes the heart and blood vessels?

Cholesterol

Which fatty substance can build up in the arteries and disrupt the flow of blood through the body?

peer pressure

an individuals feeling the the or she must conform to the wishes of friends to earn their approval.

dependence

contions in which a person relies on a given substance to function or to feel normal.

snuff

finally cut or powdered tobacco that is inhaled or place between the cheek and gum.

Nicotine Replacement

method of smoking cessation in which tobacco users gradually reduce their nicotine consumption.

wrinkles

people who smoke for 10 years show more _.

addition

physical and psychological need for a substance or behavior

stimulus control

smoking -cessation technique in which smokers avoid situations that may lead them to smoke.

response substitution

technique in which people learn to respond to stress with stress management, relaxation, and coping skills instead of with smoking.