Ch 11 and 12 Flashcards

1
Q

Why is a fetus exposed to chemicals (nicotine) during pregnancy

A

A placenta doesn’t filter out chemicals

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2
Q

E-cigs are harm reduction which may be

A

Less harmful than smoking

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3
Q

High blood pressure and carbon monoxide in the blood cause smokers to have more

A

Heart diseases/attacks

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4
Q

A substance that causes physical dependence is called a _____ substance

A

An addictive

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5
Q

Data on e-cigs is

A

Going to take a while
An ethical challenge
Inconsistent and too many variables

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6
Q

E- cigs were originally created to

A

Help smokers quit and allow smokers to get nicotine anytime they craved it

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7
Q

The average number of quitting attempts for most smokers is

A

7-12 attempts

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8
Q

Marijuana is know as

A

A depressant and mild hallucinogen

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9
Q

What type of drug is heroin

A

Not a stimulant

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10
Q

What is not a symptom of marijuana

A

-insomnia

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11
Q

What drug causes a high that lasts over 12 hours

A

Methamphetamine

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12
Q

Drugs that come from plant/natural sources

A

Marijuana
Heroin
Cocaine

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13
Q

Marijuana

A

Dried flowers and leaves from the plant cannibis sativa. Active ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

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