Chapter 12, Respiratory System Flashcards
the intentional, improper or unsafe use of a drug
Drug Abuse
a drug that is inhaled as a vapor
Inhalant
a synthetic version of the male hormone testosterone that is used to promote muscle development
Anabolic Steroid
a cluster of thin walled air sacs at the end of each bronchiole
Alveoli
a drug that temporarily increases a person’s energy
Stimulant
the process of learning to live without drugs
Drug Recovery
the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and moves downward to pull air into the lungs
Diaphragm
a drug that distorts perceptions and causes a person to see or hear things that are not real
Hallucinogen
Effects of marijuana on the brain
- Impaired memory
- Loss of coordination
- Increased appetite
This age group is at a higher risk for drug addiction
Teens 13-18
The effects of illegal drugs
- Dangerous to health
- Affects function of the brain
- Can be addictive
long term inflammation of the bronchioles
Chronic Bronchitis
drugs that lead to harder drugs
Gateway Drugs
Why do teens usually start using inhalants?
Cheap & legal to buy
Effects of anabolic steroids
- Severe Acne
- Reproductive Impairment
- Liver cancer
