Tobacco and Alcohol

Proof is the standard measure used to determine how much alcohol is contained in an alcoholic beverage.

True

Secondhand smoke is more dangerous in enclosed spaces.

True

Smoking can have both long- and short-term effects on an individual's health.

True

Tara would be considered an alcoholic because she continues to drink alcohol even though her doctor has warned her of the severe health damages it's causing.

True

When a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, the baby is also drinking alcohol because blood freely passes from the woman's blood stream into the fetus's blood stream.

True

A fetus is unaffected by its mother's use of tobacco.

False

A standard drink is equal to 12.7 grams of pure alcohol.

False

Adolescents whose parents approve of underage drinking and see it as a rite of passage are less likely to drink.

False

Alcoholism isn't a "real" addiction.

False

Although Joshua is an alcoholic, he is able to control his drinking when he parties with his friends.

False

April has only consumed one glass of wine, so her body isn't affected by the alcohol because short-term effects only begin with the second drink.

False

Smoking reduces a person's life span by an average of __________.

13 to 14 years

What is the minimum age that individuals can purchase tobacco legally in most US states?

18

What year were cigarette advertisements for television and radio banned?

1969

What percentage of adult deaths is attributed in part to smoking?

20%

A 10% increase in cigarette prices has been found to result in a _____ decrease of smokers.

4%

Which of the following statements BEST describes how the body processes alcohol?

After alcohol is metabolized in the liver, it is burned as fuel for the cells.

Which of the following BEST describes the short-term effects that alcohol has on the nervous system?

Alcohol affects one's movement, speech, and vision and causes one's breathing to speed up and become irregular.

Which of the following BEST describes the short-term effects that alcohol has on the nervous system?

Alcohol dulls concentration, impairs coordination, and causes one's thought process to be disorganized.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about alcoholics?

Alcoholics are able to limit the amount they drink.

__________ is a short-term risk associated with tobacco use.

All of the above

__________ is a side effect of tobacco use.

All of the above

Which of the following BEST describes the consequences of driving under the influence?

Apart from fines and jail time, driving under the influence puts the life of the driver and everyone else on the road at risk.

Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol and sexual activity?

Drinking alcohol may lead to enhanced sensitivity while engaging in sexual activity.

Which of the following forms of alcohol can be consumed?

Ethanol

Drinking five ounces of wine is better for the body than drinking twelve ounces of beer because there's less pure alcohol in a glass of wine.

False

Environmental tobacco smoke causes the death of approximately 7,000 nonsmokers per year.

False

Secondhand smoke is less dangerous than the smoke tobacco users breathe.

False

Society is not affected by an individual's choice to use tobacco products.

False

The tar found in tobacco is very different from the tar used on roads.

False

Tobacco products have little effect on society.

False

Which of the following is TRUE about the negative impact of tobacco use on both families and society?

Families and society are both negatively impacted by increased financial stress due to tobacco use.

Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between alcohol and fermentation?

Fermentation is a process that uses substances such as bacteria or yeast to change the sugars of fruits or grains into alcohol.

Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between alcohol and fermentation?

Fermentation refers to how quickly grains, fruits, and yeast break down into liquid substances, which can then be used to make alcohol.

Which of the following BEST describes the effects that fetal alcohol syndrome has on a child's mental abilities?

Fetal alcohol syndrome can cause parts of the brain to be underdeveloped and can cause mental retardation.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

It is against the law to be in an establishment that serves alcohol unless you're 21.

Which of the following statements about secondhand smoke is NOT true?

Secondhand smoke is inhaled less deeply than firsthand smoke.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding smoking and pregnancy?

Smoking mothers are more likely to have babies with high birth weights.

Which of the following statements about the dangers of tobacco use is TRUE?

Tobacco use has consequences to both smokers and nonsmokers.

95% of violent crimes committed on college campuses are alcohol-related.

True

A carcinogen is a cancer-causing substance.

True

Advertising or promoting the use of tobacco to adolescents is prohibited.

True

Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in society and approximately half of the American population consumes alcohol.

True

Alcoholics generally feel dependent on alcohol and crave it, which is why it's hard for them to stop drinking.

True

Carol can be defined as a social drinker because she can easily limit drinking and she chiefly drinks alcohol when she is out with friends or family members.

True

Cirrhosis of the liver is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by chronic alcohol abuse.

True

During pregnancy, mothers should abstain from drinking alcohol because a fetus's liver is unable to process alcohol due to underdevelopment.

True

Environmental factors, such as friends, family, and the media, have little influence on whether or not someone chooses to drink or not to drink.

True

Exposure to alcohol affects the blood supply to the fetus and can cause physical deformities to the face, eyes, and heart.

True

Nicotine is an extremely addictive substance.

True

Pregnant women can protect their fetus from developing fetal alcohol syndrome by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

True

How do tobacco products affect the finances of the smoker?

all of the above

When a role model uses a tobacco product, it gives the impression tobacco products lead to __________.

all of the above

Which of the following BEST describes the possible impact of tobacco use on families?

all of the above

Which of the following represents a way in which children and infants can be exposed to

all of the above

All of the following are long-term risks associated with exposure to secondhand smoke EXCEPT:

change in senses

Which of the following is a short-term effect of alcohol use?

confusion

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of alcohol poisoning?

high body temperature

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences a person's reaction to alcohol?

intellectual capacity

Which of the following substances found in tobacco smoke stimulates the brain?

nicotine

Tobacco is __________.

obtained from plants

Which of the following is NOT a behavioral difficulty children with fetal alcohol syndrome face?

problems with shyness

Smoking in a social situation to fit in, even though you don't want to, is an example of __________.

reluctant acceptance

Thomas is an adolescent who often seeks out potentially harmful situations without thinking about the consequences. Which of the following factors is most likely influencing his decision to drink alcohol?

risk-taking

Which of the following is NOT a legal consequence of driving under the influence?

school expulsion

Which of the following groups is affected by tobacco use?

society

Which of the following effects of smoking is an individual least likely to experience from secondhand smoke?

yellowing teeth